Addis Abeba — Last week, multiple districts in Amhara region were struck by renewed heavy artillery shelling and drone strike, resulting in the tragic loss of civilian lives and the destruction of vital infrastructures. Witnesses speaking to Addis Standard reported that the indiscriminate attacks caused widespread devastation to homes and infrastructure in the region. The explosion killed five individuals, including Henok Shume, and left the vehicle reduced to scattered debris. Despite being constructed four decades ago, the bridge remained in good condition until it endured the recent damage, as stated by Gashaw. In November, the United Nations Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said drone strikes by Ethiopian government forces in the Amhara region including on a school and a bus station resulted in the deaths of at least 20 civilians, raising concerns about human rights abuses amidst ongoing clashes in Amhara.

Source: Ethiopian News December 05, 2023 07:56 UTC