Colonel Tadesse Eshete, the military commander of the Fano in Gondar, was killed during a clash with Ethiopian Defense Forces in South Gondar. His death was confirmed after he was attacked alongside his bodyguards. Tadesse previously served in the Ethiopian Defense Force and had extensive military experience, marking his death as the second notable assassination of a Fano leader in recent months.
Colonel Tadesse Eshete, a significant leader of the Amhara Fano Popular Organization and military commander of the Gondar Teklay Gizat Command, has reportedly been killed in combat against Ethiopian Defense Forces in South Gondar, Amhara region. His death occurred in the early hours of Saturday near Gaynet, during which he was accompanied by his bodyguards, as confirmed by his organization.
Prior to his involvement with the Fano, Colonel Tadesse served in the Ethiopian Defense Force and participated in peacekeeping missions in Darfur and Somalia. He had a reputation for devising and executing consecutive military operations in Southern Gondar. This incident marks the second high-profile assassination of a Fano leader within a two-month span, the first being Yohannes Alemayehu on January 22, who was killed alongside other Fano leaders in the Washera area.
The unfortunate death of Colonel Tadesse Eshete highlights the ongoing conflict in the Amhara region of Ethiopia and the escalating violence faced by Fano leaders. His previous military experience and strategic role within the Fano underscored his importance in the ongoing battles. This incident signifies a troubling trend with the recent loss of prominent figures within the organization, raising concerns over security and stability in the region.
Original Source: borkena.com
