A fierce battle broke out between Fano forces and government troops in Debre Tabor, Amhara region. The conflict lasted several hours, initiated by Fano after learning of a government troop movement. Casualty numbers are uncertain, but Fano claims to have inflicted heavy losses. Following the death of a prominent leader, local schools and offices were closed, with additional fighting reported in nearby areas.
Intense clashes have erupted in Debre Tabor, located in the South Gondar area of Ethiopia’s Amhara region, between Fano forces and government troops. According to reports from Ethio News, local residents indicated that the skirmishes persisted for several hours in the city and its vicinity. The Fano forces reportedly initiated the confrontation after discerning that a contingent of government forces was advancing toward Ebnat with hostile intentions against them.
Fano forces executed their attack from various unspecified directions within the city. The number of casualties on both sides remains unverified; however, Fano representatives assert that substantial losses were inflicted upon government defenses. This recent violence follows the death of Colonel Tadesse Eshete, a key Fano leader, who was killed in previous hostilities in South Gondar.
Due to the ongoing conflict, schools and offices in the area were closed on Monday. Furthermore, additional fights occurred on Sunday in Finote Selam and Bure, Gojjam, where reports suggest that at least 30 members of the government forces sustained injuries or lost their lives during the encounters.
In summary, the fierce conflict between Fano and government forces in Debre Tabor underscores the ongoing volatility in the Amhara region. The Fano forces assert they have caused significant damage to government troops following their recent mobilization, while civil life in the area continues to be severely disrupted. The situation remains unpredictable with further confrontations reported in nearby regions.
Original Source: borkena.com
