War updates from Amhara Region, Ethiopia – June 22nd to 28th, 2026
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Updated June 29th, 2026
Overview
For the week of June 22nd to 28th, 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 35 woreda/city administrations across 10 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 and in Addis-Ababa City.
Civilian casualties were recorded in 6 woreda/city administrations across 5 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. These included Raya-Kobo, Hageremariam-Kesem, Awabel, Dega-Damot, Quarit and Dangila Woredas in North Wollo, North Shewa, East Gojjam, West Gojjam and Awi Zones. Additional casualties were recorded in Gida-Ayana Woreda of East Wollega Zone in Oromia Region.
Abductions/arrests were recorded in Alamata City and Were-Ilu Woreda of North Wollo and South Wollo Zones of Amhara Region. Arrests in Alamata City of North Wollo Zone were carried out by Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) forces targeting religious figures affiliated with the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC). Additional abductions were carried out by Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) militants in Dera Woreda of North Shewa Zone in Oromia Region.
This week, drone activity was recorded in Libo-Kemkem Woreda of South Gonder Zone in Amhara Region. Drone activity was also recorded in Gida-Ayana and Kiremu Woredas of East Wollega Zone in Oromia Region.
This week, telecommunications shutdowns were recorded in Gida-Ayana Woreda of East Wollega Zone in Oromia Region.
