Colonel Tadesse Eshete, commander of the Gondar Teklay Gizat Command, was killed alongside his bodyguards in a battle against Ethiopian Defense Forces in South Gondar. He had previously served in the Ethiopian Defense Forces before joining Fano. His death follows the assassination of another Fano leader, indicating a turbulent period for the organization and the region.
Colonel Tadesse Eshete, a leading figure in the Amhara Fano Popular Organization and the military commander of the Gondar Teklay Gizat Command, has been reported killed in combat against Ethiopian Defense Forces in South Gondar, Amhara region. His death occurred near Gaynet during a battle early on Saturday, along with several of his bodyguards.
Before aligning with the Fano, Colonel Tadesse served in the Ethiopian Defense Forces and participated in peacekeeping missions abroad, including in Darfur and Somalia. This marks the second significant loss for the Fano in recent months; another prominent leader, Yohannes Alemayehu, was killed on January 22 alongside fellow Fano leaders near the Washera area.
The passing of Colonel Tadesse Eshete signifies a notable development in the ongoing conflict involving the Amhara Fano Popular Organization and Ethiopian Defense Forces, reflecting the precarious situation in the region. His previous roles in the Ethiopian military underscore his strategic capabilities and the impact of his loss on his organization. This incident follows the recent killing of another key Fano leader, highlighting the escalating violence in the area.
Original Source: borkena.com
