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Police Official Killed in South Wollo Zone Amid Ongoing Conflict in Amhara Region
Deutsche Welle · 58 minutes ago · Read the Full Story on Deutsche Welle
AI SUMMARY
The commander of the Borena Woreda Police Office and the head of the militia office in Degolo were killed during fighting in the South Wollo Zone of the Amhara Region.
- Inspector Gashaw Kasse, the commander of the Borena Woreda Police Office, was killed on October 10 while engaged in a law enforcement operation.
- The officer's funeral took place at the Kidane Mihret Church in Mekane Selam.
- Fighting has been ongoing in the vicinity of Mekane Selam over the past week, with residents reporting the sound of heavy artillery fire.
- Three-wheeled Bajaj transport services have been suspended in Mekane Selam, while public transport to Dessie operates inconsistently depending on the security situation.
- Similar clashes were reported in Kelala, Legahida, and Degolo.
- The head of the militia office was killed during fighting in Degolo, the administrative seat of the Jamma Woreda.
- Local authorities have not provided further information regarding the fighting and casualties in areas bordering the East Gojjam and South Wollo zones.
- Frequent clashes have particularly occurred in the South Wollo Zone following the Amhara Fano and six opposition groups' coalition announcement.
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