War updates from Amhara Region, Ethiopia – September 28th to October 4th, 2026
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Updated October 5th, 2026
Overview
For the week of September 28th to October 4th, 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 22 woreda/city administrations across 8 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. These zones included North Wollo, South Wollo, North Shewa, East Gojjam, West Gojjam, North Gojjam, South Gonder, and Central Gonder Zones. Developments were also recorded in East Wollega Zone of Oromia Region and in Addis-Ababa City.
Civilian casualties were recorded in Alamata and Antsokiyana-Gemza Woredas of North Wollo and North Shewa Zones in Amhara Region.
Drone activity was recorded in Fogera, Gonder-Zuriya, East Belessa and West Belessa Woredas of South Gonder and Central Gonder Zones in Amhara Region.
Arbitrary arrests were recorded in Kobo City of North Wollo Zone in Amhara Region.
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