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In
September 2024, the Fano militia started an offensive in the Amhara region of Ethiopia, The offensive resulted in the capture of several key cities and strategic areas, including the city of Gondar and the Ethiopian-Sudanese border town of Metemma. The offensive is part of the ongoing
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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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On 21 September, Fano militias captured the Rema Shewa road, located approximately 200 kilometres from Addis Ababa.
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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 1 September 2024, Fano seized the strategic
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On 17 September, Fano launched a large-scale offensive against
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https://x.com/Amhara_News/status/1837535677975564473
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