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Heavy Fighting and Casualties Reported in Alamata and Surrounding Areas

AI SUMMARY

At least 50 people have been killed in heavy artillery attacks and fighting in and around Alamata over a three-day period.

At least 50 people were killed in heavy artillery attacks in and around Alamata over a three-day period.
Local residents reported that heavy fighting took place in the town and surrounding areas from September 26 to 29, 2019.
An Alamata resident stated that nearly 65 civilians died during four to five days of fighting from Friday to Monday.
A hospital source confirmed that at least 52 people, including a three-day-old infant and a 68-year-old elder, died over three days.
Twelve of the 52 victims were killed by an attack at the Alamata market.
Casualties and heavy artillery strikes were reported in areas including the Catholic Mission, near the Waja entrance bridge, and the mosque.
The Ethiopian National Defense Force entered Alamata on September 27, 2019, and took full control of the area.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reported that patient admissions at Korem and Alamata hospitals rose from 180 to 420 within 48 hours between September 22 and 25, 2019, and that activities at Alamata Hospital are now suspended.