Colonel Tadesse Eshete, commander of the Amhara Fano Popular Organization, was killed in battle against Ethiopian Defense Forces in South Gondar. He formerly served in the Ethiopian military and was involved in multiple peacekeeping missions. His death marks the second assassination of a Fano leader within two months, following Yohannes Alemayehu’s killing in January.
Colonel Tadesse Eshete, a significant leader of the Amhara Fano Popular Organization and commander of the Gondar Teklay Gizat Command, has reportedly been killed in combat against the Ethiopian Defense Forces in South Gondar, Amhara region. His death occurred early on Saturday near Gaynet, along with his bodyguards, as announced by the organization.
Prior to his role in Fano, Colonel Tadesse served in the Ethiopian Defense Forces, participating in peacekeeping operations in Darfur and Somalia. His leadership was noted for orchestrating several military strategies in Southern Gondar. This incident marks the second high-profile assassination of a Fano leader within a two-month period.
On January 22, Yohannes Alemayehu, another notable Fano figure in the Gojjam region, was killed alongside fellow leaders near the Washera area. These events reflect a troubling trend of violence impacting key members of the organization and underscore ongoing tensions in the region.
The recent killing of Colonel Tadesse Eshete highlights the escalating violence in the Amhara region and the ongoing strife between Fano forces and the Ethiopian Defense Forces. As the second major loss for the Fano organization in less than two months, these events raise significant concerns regarding security and leadership within the faction. The continued targeting of its leaders suggests a critical phase in the ongoing conflict.
Original Source: borkena.com
