War updates from Amhara Region, Ethiopia – October 5th to 11th, 2026
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Updated October 12th, 2026
Overview
For the week of October 5th to 11th, 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 21 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, and Central Gonder Zones. Developments were also recorded in Metekel Zone of Benishangul-Gumuz Region and in Addis-Ababa City.
Civilian casualties were recorded in 3 woreda/city administrations across 3 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. They included Menz-Gera-Midir, Hulet-Eju-Enese, and Fagita-Lekoma Woredas of North Shewa, East Gojjam, and Awi Zones.
Drone activity was recorded in Berehet and Tach-Gayint Woredas of North Shewa and South Gonder Zones in Amhara Region.
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