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Over 65 Killed in Armed Attack in Benishangul-Gumuz Assosa Zone
Addis Standard · yesterday · Read the Full Story on Addis Standard
AI SUMMARY
More than 65 people, including regional security forces and civilians, were killed in a heavily armed attack in the Assosa Zone of Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State.
- More than 65 people were killed in a heavily armed attack in Dalati locality of Buldiglu Woreda, Assosa Zone, Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State.
- The attacks took place on Thursday and Friday, 5 and 6 November.
- Casualties included approximately 45 members of regional security forces—such as anti-riot police, local militias, and special forces—as well as at least 27 civilians including women and children.
- Local reports put the death toll at more than 100, though Addis Standard could not independently verify the higher figures.
- Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers were heavily armed men, some wearing former regional security uniforms, and that fighting continued for nearly two days without federal military intervention.
- Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State Police Commission Commissioner Mohammed Idriss confirmed the attack occurred around 5 a.m. on Thursday and attributed it to OLF-Shene.
- Commissioner Idriss provided a casualty breakdown of 52 deaths, comprising 21 civilians, 18 anti-riot police officers, and 13 local militia members.
- The regional government had not issued an official statement on the attack at the time of publication.
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