The attacks, particularly since the first week of September, have intensified and targeted civilian community members in Bulan Woreda, an area where Amhara, Shinasha, Gumuz and Agew ethnic community members reside. Attacks by armed militiamen have become common occurrences in recent weeks while causalities included members of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) who are patrolling the vast areas of Metekel zone. Healthcare workers told BBC Amharic that they have seen two bodies of security forces in a local hospital. Atinkut said security forces have arrested the suspected assailants along with their firearms and were preparing to press charges. He cites the reason is because the militants flee the area right before security forces start moving in their direction hinting that someone from the inside may tip them off.

Source: Ethiopian News September 16, 2020 15:45 UTC