[Ethiopia] Violence against civilians: Attack

On 7 April 2025, an armed group (likely Fano militia, mentioned as 'extremists') killed 3 farmers and wounded an unspecified number of civilians at Shotel Matebiya in Debre Yaeqob Kebele (Enebse Sarmder Wereda, East Gojam, Amhara). The perpetrators fired at a public bus that was transporting passengers from Mertule Mariam to Gindewoin. According to a statement from the Goncha Siso Wereda administration head, there was no clash in the vicinity, and a mother and her child were among the victims killed by the attack. The administration head further accused 'militants,' likely Fano militia, of issuing a notice preventing vehicle movement in the wereda.

Severity

HIGH

Occurred

2025-04-07

Country

Ethiopia

Event type

violence

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