War updates from Amhara Region, Ethiopia – February 16th to 22nd, 2026
Overview For the week of February 16th to 22nd, 2026, fighting between the Amhara Fano self-defense force (Fano) and Oromo Prosperity Party regime joint forces (regime forces) has continued in various parts of Amhara Region in Ethiopia. This week battle events and rights violations were recorded in more than 36 woreda/city administrations across 10 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. These zones included Wag-Hemra, North Wollo, South Wollo, North Shewa, East Gojjam, West Gojjam, North Gojjam, South Gonder, Central Gonder and West Gonder Zones. Civilian casualties were recorded in 15 woreda/city administrations across 7 zonal administrations in Amhara Region. These included Gubalafto, Mekdela, Wegdi, Efratana-Gidim, Minjar-Shenkora, Kewet, Antsokiyana-Gemza, Gozamin, Finote-Selam, Jabi-Tehnan, Wemberima, Quarit, North Mecha, Bahir-Dar-Zuriya and Alefa Woredas in North Wollo, South Wollo, North Shewa, East Gojjam, West Gojjam, North Gojjam and Central Gonder Zones. Arrests were recorded in Kobo City and Raya-Alamata Woredas of North...Read More
