The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission is investigating these incidents, which impacted vulnerable populations, including children and the elderly
Deadly clashes between gov’t forces, Fano fighters leave civilian casualties across three zones in Amhara region
A similar conflict occurred in the East Gojjam zone, where fighting reportedly began in the town of Mota on 27 October and continued until Monday, 28 October.
A resident in the area recounted that “heavy artillery and gunfire were heard around Mota, with rounds landing in residential areas,” which reportedly led to disruptions in transport and other local services.
He added that he had heard reports of civilians being killed by stray bullets and mentioned that some of the bodies have not yet been buried.
This is the latest outbreak of violence in the ongoing conflict in the restive Amhara region, which has persisted for over a year and escalated following the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and the Amhara regional government’s announcement on October 1, 2024, that they would continue their “law enforcement operations” until “peace is fully restored.”