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Resurgence of Conflict Disrupts Transport and Banking in North Wollo
Wazema · 22 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Wazema
AI SUMMARY
Renewed conflict in the North Wollo Zone has led to a major road closure, disrupted banking services, and the killing of a district security official.
- The main asphalt road from Woldia to Gashena and Dessie in the North Wollo Zone has been completely closed to transport since yesterday afternoon due to conflict between government forces and TPLF fighters.
- Commuters are forced to use an alternative route through Afar, which is causing significant additional costs.
- Banks in Woldia have stopped providing cash to customers since Wednesday due to depleted reserves caused by pre-emptive withdrawals driven by fears of conflict.
- Chief Inspector Wedaje Asmare, the head of the Lasta District Peace and Security Office, was killed yesterday while performing his duties.
- The official was killed when an anti-vehicle mine planted by militants, referred to by the administration as extremists, was detonated.
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