Ethiopian State Launches several Drone Attacks Against Ethnic Amhara Civilians Amid Military Losses
The Ethiopian government, under the leadership of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, is accused of terrorizing ethnic Amhara civilians with indiscriminate drone strikes on farms and homes in several regions. These attacks, which have targeted innocent farmers, women, children, and the elderly, come as a response to significant military losses suffered by the Ethiopian Defense Forces. Following the surrender of senior military commanders, the regime has reportedly resorted to mass violence against civilians in a bid to quell resistance.
In the aftermath of military setbacks, the Ethiopian government has intensified its campaign of violence, particularly in the Amhara region. Areas such as Mecha, Brakat, Bitina, and Gerchech have witnessed widespread bloodshed, as drone strikes and ground operations target civilian populations. The government’s forces, frustrated by their inability to defeat the Amhara Fano forces — a military force seen by many as the last line of defense against years of Amhara genocide — have resorted to brutal tactics. According to local sources, these tactics include house-to-house massacres, with no distinction made between combatants and civilians.
One of the hardest-hit areas has been North Gojjam, specifically the Mecha district, where it is believed that one of the most prominent Fano leaders, Zemene Kasse, was allegedly operating. As a result, the region has become a primary target for government drone strikes. Eyewitness reports suggest that several farmers were massacred in these attacks, which have devastated the local agricultural community.
In addition to targeting individuals, the Ethiopian government has reportedly turned its attention to civilian infrastructure. Schools, hospitals, and other non-military institutions have been hit by drone strikes, further destabilizing the region and crippling essential services. These attacks are seen as a direct result of frustration within the Ethiopian Defense Forces, as they have failed to capture even a single member of the Amhara Fano forces despite their efforts.
The violence has spread beyond North Gojjam, with the southern Achefer region also being targeted. In the Zehibest kebele (district) alone, over 20 drone strikes were launched against civilians in the span of just three hours one morning. Local sources report widespread devastation, with civilian casualties mounting and entire communities being displaced. The state’s actions appear to be aimed at breaking the spirit of the Amhara people by targeting the most vulnerable members of society — children, pregnant women, and the elderly.
Local Human rights organizations and observers have expressed growing concern over what some are calling a genocidal campaign against the Amhara ethnic group. The Ethiopian government’s military tactics, which disproportionately target non-combatants, have drawn sharp criticism, yet global response has been muted. Despite clear evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity, the international community has largely remained silent.
On state television, a government official recently declared that the "wipe-out mission" against the Amhara people would continue, fueling fears that the government intends to carry out a campaign of ethnic cleansing. This public admission of intent has heightened concerns about the government's broader objectives, which seem to include the complete extermination of the Amhara people in retaliation for military losses.
While the massacre continues and escalates, the global community has largely turned a blind eye. Human rights organizations, which have previously called attention to abuses in other conflict zones, have been notably quiet regarding the ongoing atrocities in the Amhara region.
This lack of accountability has emboldened the Ethiopian government to continue its campaign of terror with impunity.
In this morning eyewitnesses who saw the area said that the facist @AbiyAhmedAli, carried out drone attacks around #Bahrdar#City more than 8 times today. Eyewitnesses from the area also stated that an unknown number of innocent civilians were victims of drones.
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#AbiyAhmed Escalates Deadly Drone Attacks on #Amhara Civilians after series of Military Defeats in Amhara region.
In a chilling display of brutality, Abiy Ahmed’s autocratic regime has unleashed a reign of terror on ethnic Amhara civilians. Indiscriminate drone strikes have turned homes, farms, and entire communities into gravesites. Innocent farmers, women, children, and the elderly lie among the dead, slaughtered in a campaign that reeks of desperation and cruelty. These violent acts follow devastating military losses suffered by Ethiopian Defense Forces, who, after the surrender of senior commanders, have shifted their wrath onto defenseless civilians in a brazen attempt to crush any hint of resistance. Unable to achieve victories on the battlefield, the regime has escalated its blood-soaked campaign, with the Amhara heartland bearing the brunt of its fury. In areas like Mecha, Brakat, Bitina, and Gerchech, horror reigns. Drone strikes rain down, and ground assaults tear through villages, leaving death and destruction in their wake. The Amhara Fano forces — viewed by many as the last bastion of defense against years of systemic persecution — have proven resilient, infuriating the regime, which has now turned to savage, indiscriminate massacres. Fighter or civilian, it no longer matters. The regime's message is clear: anyone in their path is fair game. Nowhere is the carnage more appalling than in North Gojjam’s Mecha district, where Fano leader Zemene Kasse is believed to have operated. The government’s response has been merciless: relentless drone strikes have decimated the region, wiping out farming communities and leaving scores of innocent people dead. Eyewitnesses describe scenes of utter devastation, as once-thriving villages have been reduced to smoldering ruins, their people slaughtered, their livelihoods destroyed. But the horror doesn’t stop at lives lost. Schools, hospitals, and other critical infrastructure have been intentionally targeted in this brutal assault. These strikes have paralyzed communities, destroying essential services and plunging the region into a deep humanitarian crisis. The regime's actions appear not only as military frustration but as a deliberate strategy of ethnic terror, designed to break the Amhara spirit. The violence has not spared other regions. Southern Achefer has been similarly devastated. In the Zehibest kebele alone, over 20 drone strikes were unleashed against civilians in just three hours, leaving entire communities shattered. The carnage was swift, brutal, and unrelenting, with casualties rising by the minute and displacement tearing families from their homes. The regime seems determined to wage war against the very soul of the Amhara people, focusing its cruelty on the most vulnerable: children, pregnant women, and the elderly. The Ethiopian state’s campaign has been labeled as nothing short of ethnic cleansing. Despite the mounting evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity, the world has chosen silence. The blood of innocents flows, yet the global outcry remains absent, drowned out by the deafening indifference of international powers. Shockingly, a recent statement on state television by a government official declared that the “wipe-out mission” against the Amhara would continue, confirming the regime's genocidal intentions. This is no longer about military strategy — it is about annihilation. The Ethiopian government’s objective appears clear: the complete extermination of the Amhara people, fueled by its vengeful response to military defeats. As the massacre rages on, the silence of the global community grows more complicit with each passing day. Human rights organizations, so quick to speak out in other crises, have been shamefully silent in the face of these atrocities. This global indifference has only emboldened Abiy Ahmed’s regime, allowing it to continue its campaign of terror unchecked, with impunity. The fate of the Amhara people now hangs by a thread. The world’s failure to act, to speak, to hold Abiy Ahmed’s regime accountable is a stain on the conscience of humanity. With every passing moment, the silence becomes a weapon in the hands of the oppressors, and the suffering of the Amhara people deepens. The question remains: how long will the world remain silent as an entire people are driven to the brink of annihilation?“The strike killed at least 30 civilians”
Current drone technology is precise in targeting. Using it against civilians is deliberate and inexcusable. The Ethiopian regime has conducted more than 18 drone attacks targeting civilians in the past few days. Perpetrators must be held accountable. #GenocideOfAmhara#UNSC#EU