Security

Current Situation in South Wollo, North Wollo, and North Shewa

AI SUMMARY

Conflict sounds have subsided in parts of South Wollo and North Shewa, while the South Gondar Diocese administrator was abducted by gunmen.

No sounds of conflict were heard over the past fifteen days in South Wollo areas including Mekaneselam, Jamma, Kelala, and Degaga.
Conflict sounds also subsided in North Shewa areas such as Menz Mehal Meda, Mezezo, and Wegere.
In South Gondar, Liqe Siyuman Mihret Mola, administrator of the South Gondar Diocese of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, was kidnapped by gunmen on October 10, 2026.
The kidnapping took place in Weji Kebele between Woreta and Alem Saga while he was traveling after cutting short the October Holy Synod meeting due to his mother's death.
The kidnappers have demanded a large ransom for his release.
Debre Tabor residents report that previous insurgent activity in the area is no longer present.
Relative peace has been noted in Feres Bet and surrounding areas in West Gojjam.