Statement issued by the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival (Alliance for Survival)
Ever since Ethiopia fell into the hands of Prosperity’s personalist, dictatorial and genocidal regime, war, genocide, mass slaughter and absolute poverty have become its defining features. It has become a country in which law and order have collapsed; millions have fallen into severe poverty and been displaced; hope for its citizens has vanished; and the government declares one destructive war after another. Dictatorial rule has been imposed upon it, and it has moved beyond state failure to face the danger of disintegration. It has also become a country pushed to the margins of regional and international political, economic and diplomatic affairs, deprived of its
voice and influence.
The regime rests on a distorted narrative and an anti-people state structure. It is at odds with reason and truth, equality and the participation of the peoples, justice and freedom, the dignity of the people and the sovereignty of the country. Because it does not pursue peaceful and constructive approaches, it has neither the will nor the capacity to halt the war consuming the
country and its peoples; bring lasting peace; guarantee citizens’ rights and freedoms; establish law and order; or end the peoples’ suffering and torment, poverty and backwardness. To achieve its sinister objectives, this dictatorial and genocidal regime has become a mercenary of foreign powers, selling out the interests of the peoples and turning the country into a subservient and dependent state.
Accordingly, we, the peoples’ forces concerned with the survival of Ethiopia’s peoples, bear the historic responsibility of overthrowing this regime, safeguarding the survival of all nations, nationalities and peoples, and opening a new chapter. The historic mission and first objective of the peoples’ forces is to defend ourselves collectively against the devastating war declared upon us; remove Prosperity’s personalist and dictatorial system, which has endangered the survival of our peoples and the security of the country; and bring about the establishment of an inclusive transitional government guided by a transitional charter. In doing so, we seek to open a new transitional chapter in which the human and democratic rights of all Ethiopians can be guaranteed in full, without diminution.
The principal objectives of the transitional period that begins after the regime’s fall will be:
1. To safeguard the survival of the peoples and the security of the country; stop all wars; guarantee human and democratic rights; maintain peace and security; stabilize the social and economic crisis; improve relations with neighboring countries; and restore the country’s regional and international standing.
2. In the interests of peace in the country and the continued survival of its peoples, to conduct an honest, trustworthy, fully inclusive and participatory popular and constitutional dialogue, through which decisive questions concerning the peoples and the
country will be resolved with the direct participation of the peoples.
Accordingly, we, the peoples’ forces listed below, have agreed to coordinate our popular and organizational capacities to remove Prosperity’s personalist, dictatorial and genocidal regime; guarantee the survival and security of our peoples; bring about the establishment of an inclusive transitional government; and open a new democratic transitional chapter. We have also agreed to resolve our differences peacefully, on the basis of the freely expressed will of our peoples, principles and a lawful order.
These forces are:
1. Amhara Fano National Movement (AFMN)
2. Oromo Liberation Army (OLF–OLA).
3. Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).
4. Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF).
5. Afar Revolutionary Democratic Unity Front (Ugugumo)
6. Benishangul Peoples’ Liberation Movement.
7. Gumuz Peoples’ Democratic Movement.
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We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your attention to the ongoing massacres and grave human rights violations committed against the Amhara people and followers of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
February 8, 2026
AFNM Conducts Strategic Briefing for International Media on the Amhara Existential Struggle
The Amhara Fano National Movement (AFNM) successfully hosted a high-level media briefing today to formally present the movement's institutional framework and provide critical updates on the current status of the Amhara people’s existential struggle.
The briefing, organized by the AFNM Department of Public Relations, was attended by key global stakeholders and international media representatives. The session addressed the deteriorating humanitarian and political landscape in the region through four critical pillars:
* Institutional Foundation: An overview of the AFNM’s consolidation as a unified response to systemic existential threats.
* Conflict Analysis: Strategic insights into the origins of the current conflict and the prevailing military and political realities on the ground.
* Adherence to International Law: A comprehensive report on the AFNM’s strict compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL), specifically regarding the ethical treatment of Prisoners of War (POWs) and the protection of non-combatants.
* Addressing the Advocacy Gap: A call to action for the international community to rectify the lack of awareness concerning the root causes of the Amhara struggle and the ongoing human rights violations against the population.
Engagement with Global Media
The event featured active participation from major international news organizations, including Reuters, The New York Times, France 24, Associated Press (AP), and Al Jazeera, alongside several independent foreign correspondents.
Following the formal presentation, the Head of the PR Department engaged in a rigorous Q&A session, providing clarity on the AFNM’s strategic roadmap and its long-term vision for regional stability and justice.
A Shift in Global Awareness
By engaging directly with the world’s most influential media institutions, the AFNM is taking a decisive step toward breaking the silence surrounding the Amhara struggle. This briefing represents a vital effort to correct the international narrative and ensure that the survival of the Amhara people receives the global attention it necessitates.
The AFNM remains steadfast in its commitment to transparency and will continue to provide regular, verified updates to the international community as the struggle for justice continues.
Official Links:
* Telegram: https://t.co/xht1ruBbpn
* X (formerly Twitter): https://t.co/MmBwgr3ME2
Glory to God. 🙏
The Amhara Fano National Movement (AFNM) captured 520 government combatants today during a coordinated offensive across Ethiopia’s Amhara region.
📌The big picture: Launched as a memorial for Major General Wubante Abate, the offensive targeted the Minilik, Belay, and Gondar General Province commands. AFNM forces secured the town of Nefas Mewcha while neutralising tactical assets of the 206th Corps in the Chela Meda and Amba Mariam corridors.
📌By the numbers: The scale of the hardware and personnel losses recorded in the single-day operation is significant:
👉520 government-aligned combatants detained — including 320 riot control officers and seven Prosperity Party officials.
👉251 fatalities recorded in the North Amhara sector alone.
👉1,104 AK-47 assault rifles and 65 SVD sniper rifles seized.
👉44 vehicles captured — including 15 patrol pickups and one FSR logistics truck.
👉131,248 rounds of ammunition and 64 tactical communication units recovered.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: February 8, 2026
Urgent Alert: Civilian Massacres and Communications Blackout Amid Escalating State-Led Attacks in Amhara Region
ISSUED BY: Amhara Fano National Movement (AFNM)
[AMHARA REGION, ETHIOPIA] — The Prosperity Party regime has significantly escalated its campaign of violence against the Amhara people. Following months of socio-economic strangulation through the blockade of major arterial roads, the regime is now deploying heavy artillery, drones, and mechanized infantry to conduct systematic massacres against unarmed civilians.
The Massacre in South Wollo (Wogedi District):
Beginning February 3, 2026 (Ter 26, 2018), the 11th Command under the leadership of General Admasu Alemu and General Zewdu Setarge alongside the Republican Guard, launched a brutal offensive across several kebeles in the Wogedi District, South Wollo Zone. Utilizing drones, BM rocket launchers, and heavy artillery, the regime has extrajudicially killed over 100 civilians, resulting in further civilian casualties and the total destruction of over 40 homes. In one harrowing instance, an entire family of six was slaughtered inside their home.
Targeted Attacks in North Shewa and East Gojjam:
Simultaneously, regime forces launched indiscriminate strikes using heavy weaponry in the Efrata and Gidim districts of the North Shewa Zone. This assault resulted in the deaths of 20+ civilians, the widespread destruction of residential property, and the systematic looting of livestock. Furthermore, in the Shebel Berenta district of East Gojjam, the regime shelled farming villages where no active combat was occurring.
A Strategy of Silence: The Communications Blackout:
To facilitate these atrocities and evade international scrutiny, the regime has enforced a total shutdown of telecommunications and internet services across the border areas of North Shewa, East Gojjam, and South Wollo. This deliberate communications blackout is a strategic precursor to further war crimes, designed to prevent the international community from witnessing the atrocities being perpetrated against the Amhara people.
A Call to Global Action:
The AFNM formally condemns these blatant violations of International Humanitarian Law and the Geneva Conventions, which mandate the protection of non-combatants during conflict. The regime's actions have surpassed political conflict and transitioned into state-sponsored ethnic cleansing.
We urgently call upon the African Union (AU), the United Nations (UN), international human rights organizations, and the global diplomatic community to:
1. Condemn these targeted war crimes and the use of heavy weaponry against civilian populations.
2. Demand an immediate end to the communications blackout and the restoration of humanitarian access.
3. Investigate the individuals within the military command hierarchy responsible for these extrajudicial killings.
The Amhara Fano National Movement remains steadfast in defending our people against this existential threat. We call upon all Amhara to remain vigilant, united, and resolute in the struggle for survival and justice.
Amhara Fano National Movement (AFNM)
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#InternationalJustice
On March 24, the United Nations commemorates the assassination of Oscar Arnulfo Romero, reaffirming the fundamental right to truth and the inherent dignity of victims of gross human rights violations. We respectfully call for our appeal to be acknowledged."
The amhara fano national movement support HR 937 Condemning government of Ethiopia for action that threaten regional stability, violate fundamental human right.
It Crystal clear that the government of Ethiopia committed genocide onthe people of amhara
On the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, the Amhara Fano National Movement underscored the importance of remembrance and the prevention of mass atrocities while also encouraging increased international attention to the situation of the Amhara.
Victims have no idea why they were targeted. In pursuit of Oromumma ideology, everything is violently seized-their homes, land, livelihoods, and belongings. The Abiy regime’s #AmharaGenocide and state terror against ethnic Amharas is beyond imagination. @StateDept@UNHumanRights