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Ethiopia Civilian Casualties in Alamata Fighting
Over 50 civilians killed in Alamata as renewed fighting disrupts Tigray.
In brief
Over 50 civilians killed in Alamata as renewed fighting disrupts Tigray. Ethiopian Eparch appeals for humanitarian access after 52 civilians reported dead in Alamata clashes. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Alamata Fighting
More than 50 civilians reportedly killed in and around Alamata during late September fighting.
“We were hoping for a market day on Saturday when suddenly the town was rocked by heavy artillery”
Marketplace Attack
Artillery fire killed more than a dozen civilians at a crowded marketplace.
“One attack on the town's marketplace reportedly killed 12 people”
Hospital Toll
At least 52 civilians killed during three days of fighting from 26 to 29 September.
“The victims reportedly included children, mothers and cattle herders”
Eparch Appeal
Eparch Tesfaselassie Medhin requests urgent humanitarian access and dialogue.
“We are completely isolated, communications are blocked, and we have no contact with anyone”
Communication Blockade
All communications blocked with no contact with outside world.
“All communications are blocked; our Church, our missions, religious, the local clergy, we are in our places, as usual”
Pope's Warning
Pope Leo XIV urges dialogue to prevent further conflict in Tigray.
“Armed conflict never solves problems but only worsens them, leaving in its wake a trail of death, destruction, and resentment”
Peace Agreement Concerns
Tensions over Pretoria Agreement durability raise fears of wider conflict.
“The latest escalation has raised fresh concerns over the durability of the peace agreement and the risk of a wider conflict in northern Ethiopia”
The bottom line
Ethiopian Eparch appeals for humanitarian access after 52 civilians reported dead in Alamata clashes.
