War updates from Amhara Region, Ethiopia – August 24th to 30th, 2026
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Updated August 31st, 2026
Overview
For the week of August 24th to 30th, 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 19 woreda/city administrations across 8 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. These zones included North Wollo, North Shewa, East Gojjam, Bahir-Dar, South Gonder, Central Gonder, West Gonder, and North Gonder Zones. Developments were also recorded in East Wollega Zone of Oromia Region.
Civilian casualties were recorded in 3 woreda/city administrations across 3 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. These included Debre-Birhan, Enemay and Farta Woredas in North Shewa, East Gojjam, and South Gonder Zones. Further civilian casualties were recorded in Gida-Ayana Woreda of East Wollega Zone in Oromia Region.
Arrests/abductions were recorded in Alamata City and Menz-Lalo-Miidir Woredas of North Wollo and North Shewa Zones in Amhara Region.
This week, several Amhara political prisoners were transported from a detention facility in Addis-Ababa City with their whereabouts and well-being unknown. The transfer targeted detainees which refused to sign a document taking responsibility for atrocities committed in the context of the armed conflict in Amhara Region.
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