Unrest engulfs Amhara’s Capital as clashes between Security Forces and Fano rock Bahir Dar City..

Conflict broke out on Thursday, 29 February, 2024, in Bahir Dar city, the capital of the Amhara region, involving government security forces and the non-state militia, Fano, According to residents who spoke with Addis Standard, gunfire first started to be heard Thursday evening in areas locally known as “Abay Mado” and “Kebele 14.”..

A resident of Bahir Dar, who wished to remain anonymous, disclosed that there was heavy weaponry fire exchange audible in the “Diaspora” neighborhood. The resident added that currently there is no transportation operating throughout the city and no banking services available, with residents remaining in their homes.

Local Media has also learned that flights from Addis Abeba to Bahir Dar have also been delayed since this morning, A student at Bahir Dar University told Addis Standard that fighting was audible late Thursday evening. The student further shared that university staff have not come to campus, and classes and cafes are closed.

Since late last week clashes have been reported in the West and North Gojjam, North Shewa, and North Wollo zones, with roads being blocked off. Intense battles have also occurred around areas such as Gondar, Merawi, Dega Damot, Shewa Robit, Antsokiyana Gemza, and Lalibela town.