Attachments
Attacks on civilians (including humanitarian workers and civilian infrastructures/facilities)
Amhara • Due to the deteriorated security situation, civilian attacks including kidnaping, killing of civilians and humanitarian workers increased in the region. Humanitarian workers, refugees and IDPs are being victims.
Gambella • During the reporting month, a total of 10 individuals were killed and 9 others wounded by Unknown armed assailants or groups in Gambella town, Dimma, Akobo and Gambella woredas.
Somali Siti
Zone Situation Update
According to the recent update on the peace talk between the Somali and Afar officials which was taking place in Addis, PM office, they have agreed on the below three main points. 1) Ceasefire- the agreement called for an immediate ceasefire between the regional forces involved in the border dispute. 2) Unconditional return of the IIDPs- return of all IDPs who have been forced to flee their homes as result of the border conflict. 3) Buffer zone controlled by the ENDF- the agreement established a buffer zone which would be controlled and monitored by the ENDF. This was intended to help main the ceasefire and prevent further clashes between the two regional forces. Nevertheless, IDPs affected by the recent fighting are in dire need of immediate support including food and non-food essentials as their needs are growing on daily basis specially those displaced from Adayitu, Gedamawitu, and Andufo kebeles who did not receive any assistance since their arrival and are scattered into many IDP sites.
Tigray • In July, there were no reported attacks on civilians; however, crime has become a significant problem in the region. Ayder Specialized Referral Hospital in Mekelle announced that it had provided medical services to 482 individuals who had been attacked by robbers over the past three months.