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Deadly Airstrike Claims 26 Lives in Ethiopia's Amhara Region
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Deadly Airstrike Claims 26 Lives in Ethiopia's Amhara Region

An airstrike in Ethiopia's Amhara region has killed at least 26 people, with dozens more injured. The attack targeted members of the Fano ethnic militia who had gathered in a town square, but civilians were also hit. The Fano militia has been involved in clashes with the army, seizing control of several towns in Amhara. The violence has raised fears of another war in northern Ethiopia, just months after a ceasefire ended the conflict in the neighboring Tigray region. The government has declared a state of emergency and turned off the internet, while tanks and artillery have been deployed. The situation remains tense, with ongoing clashes reported in rural areas.

Ethiopian Military Successfully Repels Militiamen in Key Amhara Towns
conflict2 years ago

Ethiopian Military Successfully Repels Militiamen in Key Amhara Towns

The Ethiopian military has regained control of two major towns, Gondar and Lalibela, in the Amhara region, marking its first significant advances since the recent outbreak of fighting. The Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) successfully pushed out local militiamen, including the Fano militia, which had previously overrun the ENDF in these towns. Ethiopian Airlines also announced the resumption of flights to Gondar and Bahir Dar, the capital of Amhara, where fighting has also occurred. The government declared a state of emergency and deployed additional troops to the frontlines. The conflict stems from tensions between the federal government and Amhara's regional administration, with accusations of weakening Amhara's defenses against neighboring regions. The human toll of the fighting remains unclear.