Fano commander Eskinder Nega claimed this week that he is leading 2/3 Fano groups. He made this claim giving an audio interview to a foreign journalist.
He said that from over 100, Fano groups have now been organized into 2 large organizations. One organization called Amhara Fano People’s Organization consists of around 2/3 of all Fano groups. Rest of Fano groups are part of the other organization. Eskinder is the head of Amhara Fano People’s Organization.
Eskinder’s claim of leading 2/3 Fano groups seems to be exaggerated. All major Fano groups in Gojjam zone do not recognize Eskinder as their leader. Main Wollo commander Mihret Wodajo is also opposed to Eskinder Nega.
Eskinder Nega took up arms against the government last year when he formed Amhara Fano People’s Front in Gojjam zone of the Amhara region. Back then main Gojjam Fano commander Zemene Kassie was in prison. Eskinder took over Zemene Kassie’s group. After Zemene Kassie’s release from prison, Eskinder had to leave Gojjam. Since then he has been based in Shewa zone.
In July, Fano groups met to elect their leader. Eskinder claimed victory but several other Fano groups refused to recognize him as their leader.
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