Addis Abeba — An intense weekend of conflict has shaken the tranquil surrounds of Debark town, nestled in the North Gondar Zone of the Amhara region. Eyewitnesses recounting the harrowing events to Addis Standard claimed that the skirmishes ignited on Saturday, 19 October, 2024, and raged on relentlessly until the late hours of Sunday, 20 October, 2024. In an interview with Addis Standard, a resident of Debark highlighted that conflicts in this area are not a novel occurrence. Another local, who wished to remain anonymous, informed Addis Standard about recurring confrontations between government security forces and Fano militants in the vicinity of Debark town. Further evidence of the escalating conflict in the region is the intense armed clashes that took place in Minjar Shenkora district, North Shewa Zone, on 07 October, 2024.

Source: Ethiopian News October 22, 2024 08:02 UTC