War updates from Amhara Region, Ethiopia – April 6th to 12th, 2026
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Updated April 13th, 2026
Overview
For the week of April 6th to 12th, 2026, fighting between the Amhara Fano self-defense force (Fano) and Oromo Prosperity Party regime joint forces (regime forces) has continued in various parts of Amhara Region in Ethiopia.
This week battle events and rights violations were recorded in more than 23 woreda/city administrations across 12 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. These zones included North Wollo, South Wollo, North Shewa, East Gojjam, West Gojjam, Awi, Bahir-Dar, South Gonder, Central Gonder, West Gonder, North Gonder and Welkait-Tegede-Setit Humera Zones. Developments were also recorded in Horo-Guduru-Wollega Zone of Oromia Region.
Civilian casualties were recorded in 5 woreda/city administrations across 4 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. These included Raya-Kobo, Efratana-Gidim, Sinan, Sedie, and Metemma Woredas in North Wollo, North Shewa, East Gojjam and West Gonder Zones.
Arrests and abductions were recorded in Merhabete, Banja-Shikudad and Debark Woredas of North Shewa, Awi and North Gonder Zones and in Bahir-Dar City of Amhara Region.
Drone activity was recorded in Enarj-Enawga, Sedie and Dega-Damot Woredas of East Gojjam and West Gojjam Zones. The strikes resulted in significant civilian casualties and property losses.
This week, fighting broke out after Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) forces carried out an incursion from eastern Sudan to Welkait-Tegede-Setit Humera Zone of Amhara Region.
