War updates from Amhara Region, Ethiopia – July 6th to 12th, 2026
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Updated July 13th, 2026
Overview
For the week of July 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 27 woreda/city administrations across 11 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. These zones included North Wollo, South Wollo, North Shewa, East Gojjam, West Gojjam, Awi, North Gojjam, South Gonder, Central Gonder, West Gonder and North Gonder. Developments were also recorded in East Wollega and North Shewa Zones of Oromia Region.
Civilian casualties were recorded in 4 woreda/city administrations across 4 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. These included Habru, Tarmaber, Tach-Armachiho and Dabat Woredas of North Wollo, North Shewa, Central Gonder and North Gonder Zones in Amhara Region.
Arrests/abductions were recorded in Tach-Armachiho Woreda of Central Gonder Zone in Amhara Region. Additional abductions were recorded in Dera Woreda of North Shewa Zone in Amhara Region.
