Ethopia: Ambush on sesame-laden trucks in Amhara region leaves one dead, several vehicles destroyed

Addis Abeba – An attack on heavy trucks transporting sesame from Gondar to Bahir Dar, in the crisis-hit Amhara regional state, late last week resulted in the death of one driver and the burning of more than six vehicles, residents told Addis Standard.

A resident, who requested anonymity for security reasons, stated that the attack occurred around 3:00 AM on Friday, 28 February, 2025. The incident targeted heavy trucks carrying sesame from Gondar to Bahir Dar in the Amhara region, specifically in an area known as…