Local militias known as the Fano have been fighting with government forces in the historic city of Gondar (file photo) Image: AFP

Heavy fighting reported in historic Ethiopian city

Multiple drone attacks have been reported in recent weeks in several areas.

In Summary

  • Local militias known as the Fano entered the city, one of the largest in the region, prompting intense clashes with the army.
  • A statement published on the official Facebook page of the Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF) confirmed the clashes adding that government security forces thwarted militia attacks killing more than 50.

Fighting has continued to be reported in Ethiopia’s restive Amhara region between government troops and local militias with the historic city of Gondar seeing heavy urban combat on Sunday.

Local militias known as the Fano entered the city, one of the largest in the region, prompting intense clashes with the army.

A statement published on the official Facebook page of the Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF) confirmed the clashes adding that government security forces thwarted militia attacks killing more than 50.

Fighting is also reported in multiple other places throughout the region with activists and media outlets linked to the militias claiming to have gained control of some areas and capturing dozens of soldiers.

The BBC has not been able to independently confirm the claims.

The outskirts of Lalibela, another city in the region which is home to the famous rock-hewn churches, saw violence last week which included heavy artilleries.

Multiple drone attacks have been reported in recent weeks in several areas.

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