But now some commentators suggest Abiy moved too fast, especially for a country whose political system is based on ethnic federalism, to maintain harmony across the country’s nine regions that house more than 80 different ethnic groups. . Related: Hundreds of thousands of displaced..…

Abdullah's residence was declared subsidiary jail and he was put under house arrest on Aug 5 creating two federal territories.. Thousands of Indian troops were sent to Kashmir Valley, already one of the world's most militarized regions. ..…