SAA

SAA event in Amhara, Ethiopia on Mon 2nd February 2026

2nd February 2026

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On 2 February 2026, Fano (AFNM) claimed to have clashed with ENDF, Amhara regional riot police, and Kebele militia in Meket (North Wello, Amhara), killing 39 state security force members (17 NDF soldiers, 13 Amhara riot police members, and 9 Kebele militia; fatalities uncorroborated). Fano further claimed to have seized various types of weapons and ammunition, including DShK rifles, and the state security forces retreated to Filakit town. Uncorroborated number of fatalities coded as 10.

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