War updates from Amhara Region, Ethiopia – October 12th to 18th, 2026
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Updated October 19th, 2026
Overview
For the week of October 12th to 18th, 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 29 woreda/city administrations across 9 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. These zones included North Wollo, South Wollo, North Shewa, East Gojjam, West Gojjam, Awi, South Gonder, Central Gonder and West Gonder Zones. Developments were also recorded in North Shewa Zone of Oromia Region.
Civilian casualties were recorded in 4 woreda/city administrations across 4 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. They included Woldia City, Delanta, Dega-Damot, and Ayo-Guagusa Woredas of North Wollo, South Wollo, West Gojjam, and Awi Zones.
Drone activity was recorded in 4 woreda/city administrations across 3 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. They included Lasta, Wegel-Tena, Merhabete and Menz-Mama-Midir Woredas of North Wollo, South Wollo and North Shewa Zones.
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