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Updated September 15th, 2024
Overview
For the week of September 9th to 15th, 2024, fighting between Amhara Fano freedom fighters (Fano) and Prosperity Party regime joint forces (regime forces) has continued in various parts of Amhara Region in Ethiopia. The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and Oromo militants have also carried out new attacks on Amhara communities after crossing into the Amhara Region. Meanwhile in areas occupied by Tigrayan forces in northern Amhara Region, identity-based persecution of residents has continued by the Tigrayan settler administration.
Fighting between Fano forces and joint regime forces has continued in urban areas including Kobo, Woldia, Shewa-Robit, Debre-Birhan, Debre-Markos, and Gonder cities.
Regime forces targeted civilians in the following locations: Raya-Kobo, Lasta, Ambassel, Mida-Woremo, Efratana-Gidim, North Mecha, East Dembiya and Takusa Woredas. In addition, dozens of civilians were mass arrested in Enemay Woreda.
This week, OLA militants from the Oromo Special Zone (Amhara Region) carried out several deadly attacks on civilians after crossing into Efratana-Gidim Woreda (North Shewa Zone).
On September 15th, demonstrations took place in Alamata (North Wollo Zone) when priests were denied entry into a church due to their refusal to recognize the The TPLF affiliated Tigray Church.
Militants from Oromia Region crossed into Bure Zuriyra Woreda (West Gojjam Zone) where they carried out an attack on local farmers, looting their cattle and private property.
The Amhara Region Peace Council reported challenges in dealing with regime officials towards potential peace talks with Fano fighters.
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