May 27, 2026
Fano forces accuse Ethiopian government forces of intensify offensive ahead of the 7th General Election
Borkena
Toronto – The Fano forces (Amhara Fano National movement) released a safety alert in which they announced road closures across the Amhara region of Ethiopia.
It said the measure is effective starting this Friday. All forms of vehicles are facing the restriction except for ambulances and emergency services.
The statement also advised residents to restrict regular activities.
According to the statement, the closure was introduced following a massive new operation the Ethiopian Defense Force launched in all areas of the Amhara region.
It came days after the Fano forces ambushed and killed a military general in Wollega, Oromia region of Ethiopia. The government has not yet remarked on the killing of the general.
However, the Fano forces say Ethiopian Defense Forces’ new military operations across the region are informed by the move to create enabling conditions for the 7th General Election in the country which is scheduled to take place on June 1.
“Although the Prosperity regime knows the enabling condition for ‘election’ in a way that people participate in it is non-existent, it has launched an extensive offensive in some towns so as to trick the international community and some Ethiopians,” Fano said in its safety alert release.
The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) on Tuesday announced that there will not be an election in eight electoral districts in the region.
The Fano forces still claim a significant control of areas in the Amhara region of Ethiopia which could put them in a position at least to disrupt election related activities.
There have been criticisms – including from major opposition parties operating in Addis Ababa – that there are no enabling conditions in most parts of the country due to security related issues.
Most parts of Amhara and Oromia region are impacted by active conflicts between rebel groups and the Federal government.
In the Tigray region, the transitional government was removed by force when the Tigray People Liberation Front (TPLF) took control of administrative offices in Mekelle, reinstated the regional council and named Debretsion regional president.
There are also other pocket areas in Benishangul and South Ethiopia where security is an issue.
Over 50 million voters are registered. 52,029 voting stations are organized, according to the Election Board.
The government has not remarked on the restrictions Fano forces introduced.
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