Ethopia: 37 officials killed by ‘Fano’ militants in Amhara region following two-month detention

Addis Abeba– Thirty-seven district and kebele officials in Feres Bet town, Dega Damot district, West Gojjam Zone, were killed on December 06, 2024, after being detained for two months, with residents alleging that the killings were carried out by “Fano militants.”

One resident, speaking to Addis Standard on condition of anonymity, said heavy fighting broke out in the town two months ago, forcing national defense forces to retreat. “At that time, the officials were left unprotected,” the…