Event Brief
16 killed and women and children abducted in Gurage attack
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Summary: At least 16 civilians were killed and more than 16 women and children were abducted during an armed attack in Abeshige District of Ethiopia’s Gurage Zone on Monday night, residents said. Violence began around 8:30 p.m. on September 14 when a child was killed; armed men later opened fire at a mourning house, and survivors fled as cattle were also taken.
WHO: Armed men operating under the name Fano, including locally identified commanders Tadale, Shambel Tashome Wubishet, Imanyawu Birqu and Kibru Belete; residents speaking to Addis Standard
WHAT: An armed attack in Abeshige District killed at least 16 civilians and abducted more than 16 women and children.
WHEN: Sep 14, 2026
WHERE: Abeshige District, Gurage Zone, Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.
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