Colonel Tadesse Eshete, a key leader of Fano and military commander, has been killed in a battle with Ethiopian Defense forces in South Gondar. His death has been announced to have occurred early Saturday, alongside his bodyguards. Previously, he served in the Ethiopian Defense Force with peacekeeping roles in Darfur and Somalia. His killing follows the recent assassination of another Fano leader, Yohannes Alemayehu.

Colonel Tadesse Eshete, a significant leader of the Amhara Fano Popular Organization and military commander of the Gondar Teklay Gizat Command, has been reported killed during clashes with Ethiopian Defense Forces in South Gondar, Amhara region. His demise occurred early on Saturday near Gaynet, alongside his bodyguards, as announced by the organization. Colonel Tadesse had played a fundamental role in orchestrating multiple battles in Southern Gondar.

Prior to his association with the Fano, Colonel Tadesse served honorably in the Ethiopian Defense Force, engaging in various peacekeeping missions in regions such as Darfur and Somalia. His death marks the second notable assassination of a Fano leader in recent weeks; on January 22, Yohannes Alemayehu, another prominent figure, was also killed with fellow leaders near the Washera area.

The killing of Colonel Tadesse Eshete not only highlights the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia but also signifies a troubling trend, with two prominent Fano leaders assassinated within a short span. His contributions to military strategizing in the region and previous service in the Ethiopian Defense Forces mark the loss as significant for the Fano organization and the broader socio-political landscape of Ethiopia.

Original Source: borkena.com