SAA

SAA event in Amhara, Masha area, Ethiopia on Thu 29th January 2026

29th January 2026

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On 29 January 2026, Fano clashed with ENDF, Amhara regional riot police, and Kebele militia in Masha (Mekdela, South Wello, Amhara), Debre Zeyit, and Bazura (coded separately), leading to the killings and injuries of forces on both sides. The Fano forces started the clash, prompting the state security forces' counter-offensive strikes, resulting in the destruction of civilians' homes and properties with heavy artillery. Fano seized a large quantity of weapons, including sniper rifles, machine guns, and thousands of rounds of ammunition. Unspecified number of fatalities coded as 3, split across the three locations, and coded as 1 for this event.

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Ethiopia (ETH)

Amhara ( Masha area )

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