Reports suggest that significant combat has reignited in the past few days between government security forces and the non-state militia, Fano in some urban areas within Ethiopia’s Amhara region including Lalibela town (Photo: Getty Images)Addis Abeba – In recent days, heavy fighting has resumed between government security forces and the non-state militia, Fano, across multiple urban locales within Ethiopia’s Amhara region. According to residents who spoke with the BBC, clashes have been reported in West and North Gojjam, North Shewa, and North Wollo zones, with roads being blocked off. Intense battles have also occurred around areas such as Gondar, Merawi, Dega Damot, Shewa Robit, Antsokiyana Gemza, and Lalibela since late last week, residents said. In Merawi town, Saturday saw hours of heavy gunfire exchanges near government offices between security personnel and Fano militants. Contrary to these reports, the Amhara regional government’s communication bureau issued a statement today asserting that “relative peace has prevailed in most areas of our region” due to strengthened community support for security efforts.

Source: Ethiopian News February 27, 2024 12:07 UTC