Disclaimer: AAA is a U.S. based NGO that documents human rights violations in the context of conflict, violence and political repression. One of AAA's core activities is also to educate policymakers, journalists, researchers and other stakeholders with up-to-date information on developments in Ethiopia. AAA does not endorse any political parties or organizations based in the U.S. or Ethiopia. Updated July 28th, 2026 Overview For the week of July 20th to 26th, 2026, fighting b

https://p.dw.com/p/5HeXR Disclaimer: This is an English translation of an Amharic article taken from DW Amharic and is intended solely for information purposes. DW Amharic - Drone attack on the Abay Gedame Asketes Abune Aregawi and Qidist Arsema Andinet Monastery Esayas Gelaw July 23, 2026 (Hamle 16, 2018 EC) On July 22, 2026 (Hamle 15, 2018 EC) a drone attack on the Abay Gedame Asketes Abune Aregawi Qidist Arsema Andinet Monastery located in Borena district of South Wollo Zo

Updated July 24, 2026 On July 23, 2026 the Amhara Association of America (AAA) testified at the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) 2026 African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) eligibility hearing in Washington, D.C., USA. Prior to the hearing AAA submitted a written letter to the USTR calling for Ethiopia not to be reinstated to AGOA. Read the following message from AAA Chairman Tewodrose Tirfe which captures the messages conveyed during the oral testim

Disclaimer: AAA is a U.S. based NGO that documents human rights violations in the context of conflict, violence and political repression. One of AAA's core activities is also to educate policymakers, journalists, researchers and other stakeholders with up-to-date information on developments in Ethiopia. AAA does not endorse any political parties or organizations based in the U.S. or Ethiopia. Updated July 20th, 2026 Overview For the week of July 13th to 19th, 2026, fighting b

Update – July 20, 2026 (Hamle 13, 2018 EC) The Amhara Association of America (AAA) has learned that between July 15th and 17th, 2026 Oromo Prosperity Party regime soldiers (regime forces) carried out a series of deadly attacks across numerous woredas in southwestern Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Over the reporting period, AAA recorded multiple deadly incidents resulting in dozens of civilian casualties across Enemay, Machakel and Bibugn Woredas of East Gojjam Zone, and Dega-Damo