Fano Militia Clashes with Federal Forces in Gondar
Intense urban combat broke out in Gondar city on March 26, 2026, between Fano ethnic militias and the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF). The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission reported that the violence led to the displacement of 9,000 residents from the city's central districts to outlying rural areas. Casualties remain high as heavy weaponry was used in residential neighborhoods, further disrupting humanitarian aid delivery across the Amhara region.
Date: March 26, 2026
Location: Ethiopia
Conflict: Ethiopian Conflict
Category: ground battle
Severity: MEDIUM
Casualties reported: 42
Displaced: 9,000
Source: Ethiopian Human Rights Commission