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Clashes Continue Between Government Forces and Fano Militants in North Shewa

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Clashes Continue Between Government Forces and Fano Militants in North Shewa
AI SUMMARY

Local sources report ongoing armed clashes and shifts in control between government forces and Fano militants across several towns in the North Shewa Zone.

  • Armed clashes between government forces and Fano militants continue in Molale town and surrounding areas within the North Shewa Zone of the Amhara Region.
  • Molale town remains under the control of government forces despite intense fighting around the area in the Menz Mama Midir District.
  • Mehal Meda town in the Menz Gera Midir District came under the control of Fano militants following clashes that began the previous week.
  • Wegere town was captured by Fano militants following recent fighting between the two sides.
  • Local officials from Menz Lalo Midir and Wegere districts fled to Molale town.
  • The Ethiopian National Defense Force stated on social media that it is taking measures against groups in the North Shewa Zone it describes as extremist and operating on missions from destructive forces.