Edited footage shows Ethiopian soldiers captured by rebels in Oromia region, not AmharaThe armed conflicts in Ethiopia’s Oromia and Amhara regions of Ethiopia have attracted the attention of the international community, with the US ambassador to Ethiopia recently calling on all parties to find a peaceful solution. Armed conflictsThe Ethiopian army is fighting rebel forces in both Oromia and Amhara – the two most populous regions in the country. However, the video shared on Facebook doesn’t show government soldiers captured by Fano in the Amhara region. The original video is a minute and 10 seconds long, and is captioned “Ethiopian government captive soldiers”. Screenshot from the original footage showing an OLA fighter guarding the captives, taken on May 22, 2024The original footage also features background music praising the OLA struggle in Afaan Oromoo.
