Fano Fighters Attack Sesame Carrying Vehicles in Gondar

Fano fighters have carried out an attack on sesame carrying vehicles in Gondar. Footage and pictures from the area show several trailers on fire.

According to sources, Fano fighters attacked 15 sesame laden trailers in Tara Gedam which is situated in South Gondar zone of the Amhara region. Six vehicles caught fire. The attack was carried out around 3:00 AM on Friday, 28 February, 2025. The targeted vehicles were on the way from Gondar to Bahir Dar in the Amhara region.

Wolkait, disputed territory between Tigray and Amhara regions, is fertile in sesame production. The sesame production in Welkait is exported from Welkait through Metema to Sudan and through Woldia to Djibouti.

Main road leading from Gondar to Bahir Dar, used for the export of Sesame from Welkait, has not been safe for travel for over a year since the start of armed conflict between Fano fighters and Ethiopian security forces.

Reportedly one driver was killed in the attack, several others were injured and 6 trailers were damaged. Fano fighters have not formally claimed responsibility for the attack. But they oppose export of agricultural products through Amhara region.

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