War updates from Amhara Region, Ethiopia – October 26th to November 1st, 2026
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Updated November 3rd, 2026
Overview
For the week of October 26th to November 1st, 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 18 woreda/city administrations across 11 zonal administrations in Amhara and Oromia Regions. These zones included North Wollo, South Wollo, East Gojjam, West Gojjam, Awi, Central Gonder, West Gonder, North Gonder & Welkait-Tegede-Setit Humera Zones in Amhara Region, and Horo-Guduru-Wollega & East Wollega Zones in Oromia Region.
Civilian casualties were recorded in 7 woreda/city administrations across 6 zonal administrations in Amhara and Oromia Regions. They included Ambassel, Tehuledere, Goncha-Siso-Enese, Andabet & Qaftiya-Humera Woredas in South Wollo, East Gojjam, South Gonder & Welkait-Tegede-Setit Humera Zones of Amhara Region, and Abe-Dongoro & Sibu-Sire Woredas in Horo-Guduru-Wollega & East Wollega Zones of Oromia Region.
Drone activity was recorded in 5 woreda/city administrations across 4 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. They included Mida-Woremo, Tehuledere, Ambassel, Goncha-Siso-Enese, & Andabet Woredas of South Wollo, North Shewa, East Gojjam, & South Gonder Zones.
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