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Fighting Intensifies in South Wollo and North Shewa
Deutsche Welle · 2 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Deutsche Welle
AI SUMMARY
Residents report that fighting between government forces and Fano militants has intensified in the Amhara region's South Wollo and North Shewa zones, causing civilian displacement and service disruptions.
- Fighting between government forces and Fano militants has intensified in parts of South Wollo and North Shewa within the Amhara region.
- In the Delanta and Wegel Tena districts of South Wollo, the conflict has entered its third consecutive day.
- Heavy artillery shelling has forced most residents of Wegel Tena to flee, while those remaining are confined to their homes.
- Residents report that the prolonged clashes in Wegel Tena are centered around attempts to capture a National Defense Force camp located on the edge of the town.
- Civilian areas and homes have been struck by heavy weapons fire, leading to a standstill in daily life, electricity, and water access.
- In North Shewa, fighting began in Menz Molale early in the morning at 5:00 AM local time before subsiding later in the day.
- Communication lines and electricity services have been disrupted across various parts of Menz due to the ongoing clashes.
- Fano forces previously took control of several areas near Molale, and the recent morning attack aimed to seize a military camp established in local vocational and technical training schools.
- Attempts by Deutsche Welle to reach Defense Force Public Relations Head Colonel Getnet Adane and Government Communication officials for comment were unsuccessful.
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