Armed Group Attacks Gambella City; Indefinite Curfew Imposed
Gambella city in Ethiopia has been placed under an indefinite curfew following an armed attack that resulted in civilian casualties. Federal forces have been deployed to assist regional police in stabilizing the security situation.
Why it matters
The attack underscores the volatile security environment in Ethiopia, where regional conflicts and ethnic tensions continue to threaten civilian safety.
TORONTO, Canada — Armed groups carried out another attack on Wednesday night in Gambella city. The regional government has confirmed the security incident in the city .
Loss of civilian lives is also confirmed. However, Gambella Police has not disclosed the number of civilians and security officials killed in the attack.
Borkena has received a message from residents in the city. They allege that residents of the city from other parts of the country were targeted in the attack. While sources indicated that the security situation has turned into something that cannot be controlled by the regional police, the armed group that has caused the security crisis in the city is unspecified.
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