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Armed Attack in Abeshge District Leaves Over 10 Dead and Several Abducted
BBC · last week · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
An armed attack in the Abeshge District of the Gurage Zone resulted in the deaths of over 10 civilians, numerous abductions, and widespread displacement.
- An attack occurred on Monday, September 14, 2026, in the town of Walga, located in the Abeshge District of the Gurage Zone.
- Local residents reported that over 10 to 15 people were killed, with at least 11 victims buried in two graves in the Wodo area.
- Residents stated that between 16 and 17 people were initially abducted, followed by the kidnapping of four additional women.
- Community representatives are currently negotiating with the militants to secure the release of the captives.
- The attack took place while community members were gathered for a meal following a funeral.
- Fearing further attacks, residents have fled their homes, seeking refuge in Welkite and the Nono District of the West Shewa Zone.
- Locals described the attackers as armed bandits identifying as 'Fano' whose primary motive is looting.
- Temesgen Kassa, Head of the Central Ethiopia Regional Peace and Security Bureau, confirmed that a fact-finding team has been dispatched and security operations are underway.
- The regional security head stated that the government does not classify the attackers as Fano and has no concrete evidence linking them to Amhara Region militant groups.
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