Ethopia: Over 40 civilians, including children, allegedly killed by “gov’t security forces” in Amhara’s North Gojjam zone

Addis Abeba– More than 40 civilians were killed on Monday, March 31, 2025, in Brakat town and the surrounding areas of Senka, Arsema, and Fita in Mecha district, North Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region. Residents told Addis Standard that the attacks were allegedly carried out by “government security forces” during “house-to-house” searches and on the streets.

A resident, who requested anonymity for safety reasons, said, “The killings began at 2:00 PM, after an exchange of gunfire that had…