As of 3 October 2024, heavy fighting is ongoing between Fano and government forces in multiple localities of the South Gondar Zone. Residents have reported airstrikes being employed in several districts of the zone, reportedly in both rural mountainous and urban civilian areas.

Mar 3, 2025 · Toronto – An intense fighting between Fano forces and government forces reported in Debre Tabor, South Gondar area of the Amhara region of Ethiopia. Ethio News reported , citing residents from the city, that the fighting lasted for hours in the city and its surrounding.

Oct 3, 2024 · The Fano forces have announced their own versions of mobilization in response to the latest government military move. As part of it, closure of roads is imposed for all vehicles as of October 3 which is implemented in most parts of the region.

The War in Amhara is an armed conflict and insurgency in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia that began in April 2023 between the Fano militia and the Ethiopian government.

On 4 April 2024, the Fano units in South Gondar claimed that they have killed 52 ENDF soldiers while 36 reportedly wounded. The operation codenamed "Zemecha Operation Wubante" was followed as a response of Wubante's death in the same region. [12][13]

Feb 11, 2025 · Toronto – Local news outlets with links to the Amhara region of Ethiopia are reporting continued clashes between Fano forces and the Ethiopian Defense Force in several areas across the region. According to Ethio News, intense fighting occurred in the Wanzaye area of South Gondar yesterday.

Aug 12, 2024 · Fano and some Amharas accuse the government of engaging with the TPLF and the Oromo Liberation Army in peace talks in a way that removes accountability for the wrongs inflicted on the Amhara people — leaving ethnic Amhara defenseless.

6 days ago · Toronto – Fano combatants in the South Gondar area of the Amhara region on Thursday claimed they have killed 52 government soldiers. 36 others are reportedly wounded. According to Fano forces, it happened following an ambush attack in the Gelawdewos area – …

Dec 23, 2024 · In the same Amhara region, Gondar, the ENDF are conducting a major offensive to recapture the area from Fano, which have been under Fano control for more than six months, from West Armachho...

Nov 12, 2024 · For the past 20 months, Ethiopia’s Amhara region has been torn apart by a bloody conflict between federal forces and a coalition of militia known as Fano, who demand full Amhara control of all territory they regard as part of their homeland.