War updates from Amhara Region, Ethiopia – October 19th to 25th, 2026
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Updated October 29th, 2026
Overview
For the week of October 19th to 25th, 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 25 woreda/city administrations across 10 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 East Wollega, Horo-Guduru-Wollega and East Arsi Zones of Oromia Region.
Civilian casualties were recorded in 11 woreda/city administrations across 8 zonal administrations in Amhara and Oromia Regions. They included Kobo, Mehal-Sayint, Hageremariam,Kesem, Berehet, Baso-Liben, Dera, Andabet, Gida-Ayana, Kiremu, Abe-Dongoro, and Sherka Woredas of North Wollo, South Wollo, North Shewa, East Gojjam, South Gonder, East Wollega, Horo-Guduru-Wollega, and East Arsi Zones.
Abductions/detentions were recorded in Alamata City of North Wollo Zone and in Nebaru-Chilga Woreda of Central Gonder Zone in Amhara Region. These abductions were attributed to the Tigray Peace Force (TPF).
Drone activity was recorded in 7 woreda/city administrations across 5 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. They included Mehal-Sayint, Hageremariam-Kesem, Berehet, Fagita-Lekoma, Gonji-Qolela, Dera, and Andabet Woredas of South Wollo, North Shewa, Awi, North Gojjam, and South Gonder Zones.
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