War updates from Amhara Region, Ethiopia – March 16th to 22nd, 2026

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Updated March 23rd, 2026

Overview

For the week of March 16th to 22nd, 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 26 woreda/city administrations across 8 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. These zones included North Wollo, South Wollo, North Shewa, East Gojjam, West Gojjam, North Gojjam, South Gonder and Central Gonder Zones. Developments were also recorded in Addis-Ababa City and Metekel Zone of Benishangul-Gumuz Region.

  
  

• Civilian casualties were recorded in North Mecha and East Belessa Woredas of North Gojjam and Central Gonder Zones in Amhara Region.

  
  

• Arrests and abductions were recorded in Berehet and Dejen Woredas of North Shewa and East Gojjam Zones in Amhara Region. This week, numerous Amhara political prisoners reportedly faced serious medical problems in detention in Addis-Ababa City.

  
  

• Drone activity was recorded in 4 woreda/city administrations across 3 zonal administrations in Amhara Regions. These included Habru, Machakel, Dembecha-Zuriya and East Belessa Woredas of North Wollo, East Gojjam, West Gojjam and Central Gonder Zones.

  
  

• This week, Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) officials convened a meeting in Alamata City prompting criticism from locals.

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War Update Report - March 16th to 22nd.pdf

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