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Fano units in Gondar started attacking the B30 Highway in September after a lull in August and launched an offensive to gain control over the C34 road, which links Amhara to neighboring Sudan. Fano carried out another eight attacks along the B30, this time claiming to briefly seize four villages,
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On 21 September, Fano militias captured the Rema Shewa road, located approximately 200 kilometres from Addis Ababa. Militants also expanded attacks to the neighboring B31 road, the other major road linking Addis Ababa and Bahir Dar, carrying out 12 attacks along the B31.
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to shoot at densely populated neighbourhoods in Gondar. After heavy fighting, Fano claimed to have taken control of much of Gondar. The clashes resulted in the deaths of at least nine people and injuries to more than 30 others.
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In the days following the capture of Gondar, Fano expanded its operations to nearby towns, including
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On 23 September, Fano militias claimed to have started an offensive onto North Shewa Zone.
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troops were forced to retreat into Sudan after being disarmed by Sudanese authorities.
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On 1 September 2024, Fano seized the strategic Ethiopia-Sudan border town of
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including two villages that were previously reportedly under Fano control.
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On 17 September, Fano launched a large-scale offensive against
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Index

War in Amhara

Amhara Region
Ethiopia
Fano
Ethiopia
Oromo Liberation Army
Amhara People's Army
Fano in Wollo Province
Fano in Gojjam
Fano of Gondar
Fano in Gondar
Shewa Governorate
ENDF
Oromo Liberation Army
Fano
Amhara region
Ethiopia
War in Amhara
Fano
Metemma
ENDF
Gondar
ENDF
tanks
B30 Highway
Azezo
Debark

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