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Mayor of Mahal Meda Town Captured by Fano Militants

AI SUMMARY

The mayor of Mahal Meda town in the Amhara region and the head of the town's militia office have been captured by Fano militants.

Getachew Baysasahu, mayor of Mahal Meda town in the North Shewa Zone of the Amhara Region, was captured by Fano militants.
Mahal Meda serves as the seat of the Menz Gera Midir Woreda.
The mayor and other officials initially fled on foot into the forest because security forces did not provide support when militants took control of the town.
Mayor Getachew and Sergeant Ayalew Tasew, the head of the town's militia office, were captured while traveling toward Molale town.