War updates from Amhara Region, Ethiopia – August 31st to September 6th, 2026

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Updated September 7th, 2026

Overview

For the week of August 31st to September 6th, 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 16 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, North Gonder and Welkait-Tegede-Setit Humera Zones. Developments were also recorded in East Wollega and North Shewa Zones of Oromia Region.

  
  

• Civilian casualties were recorded in 3 woreda/city administrations across 2 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. These included Alamata, Mida-Woremo and Efratana-Gidim Woredas in North Wollo and North Shewa Zones.

  
  

• Arrests/abductions were recorded in Gida-Ayana and Dera Woredas of East Wollega and North Shewa Zones of Oromia Region.

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War Update Report - Aug 31st to Sept 6th.pdf

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