War updates from Amhara Region, Ethiopia – September 21st to 27th, 2026
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Updated September 28th, 2026
Overview
For the week of September 21st to 27th, 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 27 woreda/city administrations across 9 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. These zones included Wag-Hemra, North Wollo, South Wollo, North Shewa, East Gojjam, Awi, South Gonder, Central Gonder and Welkait-Tegede-Setit Humera Zones. Developments were also recorded in East Wollega Zone of Oromia Region and in Addis-Ababa City.
Civilian casualties were recorded in 5 woreda/city administrations in 2 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. These included Kobo, Raya-Kobo, Alamata, Raya-Alamata and Efratana-Gidim Woredas in North Wollo and North Shewa Zones.
Drone activity was recorded in Alamata City of North Wollo Zone in Amhara Region and in surrounding areas of Tigray Region.
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