REFLEXIVE PEACE PRACTICE (RPP) PROJECT

Ethiopia's peace and security situation remained critical from 12–17 September 2026, with sustained clashes between Fano militia and regime joint forces across 11 woredas in Amhara Region resulting in at least 16 civilian killings, 16 abductions, and localized displacement. Reported drone activity in North Gojjam further restricted civilian movement, while active fighting in Gojjam and Wollo disrupted agricultural cycles, trade corridors, and humanitarian access. The government's official communications focused on economic achievements, including the Mojo Logistics Center expansion and date palm production, rather than the security crisis. IGAD hosted technical agrifood and seed policy meetings, and the WHO granted Ethiopia a Type 1 Fixed Emergency Medical Team classification, but the National Dialogue process remained contested as non-inclusive. Eritrea's MFA issued formal accusations that Ethiopia funds opposition groups seeking regime change in Asmara, adding a regional dimension to the crisis.