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Updated April 21st, 2025
Overview
For the week of April 14th to 20th, 2025, fighting between Amhara Fano self-defense force (Fano) and 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 36 woreda/city administrations across 12 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. These zones included the North Wollo, South Wollo, North Shewa, East Gojjam, West Gojjam, Awi, North Gojjam, South Gonder, Central Gonder, West Gonder, North Gonder and Oromo Special Zones. Developments were also recorded in Horo-Guduru-Wollega Zone of Oromia Region and in Addis-Ababa city.
- Civilian casualties were recorded in 7 woreda/city administrations across 3 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. These included Minjar-Shekora, Anstokiyana-Gemza, Mida-Woremo, Shebel-Berenta, Enarj-Enawga and Jawi Woredas in North Shewa, East Gojjam and Awi Zones. Civilian casualties were also recorded in Dera Woreda of North Shewa Zone in Oromia Region.
- Widespread arrests were recorded in Raya-Kobo and Jawi Woredas of North Wollo and Awi Zones, respectively. Arrests were also recorded in Dera Woreda of North Shewa Zone in Oromia Region.
- Drone strikes were recorded in Basona-Werana and Enarj-Enawga Woredas of North Shewa and East Gojjam Zones, respectively.
War Update Report – April 14th to 20th.pdf
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