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Fighting Continues Across Three Zones in the Amhara Region

Deutsche Welle · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Deutsche Welle
Fighting Continues Across Three Zones in the Amhara Region
AI SUMMARY

Clashes between government forces and Fano militias have intensified across three zones in the Amhara region, reaching the town of Wegel Tena and causing residents to flee.

  • Fighting between the Ethiopian government military and Amhara Fano militias has intensified over the past two weeks in South Wollo, North Wollo, and North Shewa zones.
  • Clashes in South Wollo occurred in districts including Borena, Mehal Sayint, Wegdi, Jama, Degaga, Ambasel, and recently reached Wegel Tena town in Delanta district.
  • Fighters have urged civilians to evacuate Wegel Tena town as urban combat continues.
  • Some residents have sustained minor injuries from stray bullets and received immediate hospital treatment before returning home.
  • A drone dropped a projectile in an empty pool hall Monday night, causing no casualties or major damage.
  • Intense fighting occurred starting around Tuesday, 2:30 AM, with gunfire having temporarily subsided.