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Tragedy Strikes Dara District: Nine Lives Lost in Devastating Attack

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – A tragic incident unfolded in the Dara district in the North Shewa Zone of the Oromia region as at least nine lives were lost and numerous homes were destroyed by what locals described as “Fano militants.” The devastating attack occurred on the morning of March 7, 2024, affecting several kebeles within the Dara district, including Jiru Dada, Woren Gabro, and Manketa Wario. According to a resident who preferred to remain anonymous, …

Militant Attack in Oromia Region Leaves 18 Dead and 6 Injured in Dara District

The community of Dara district, located in the North Shewa Zone of the Oromia region, has been the target of a violent attack that resulted in the tragic loss of 18 lives and injuries to six others. According to local residents, the attacks were carried out by “Fano militants” over a two-day period starting on December 24, 2023. Residents reported that the militants, suspected to have come from neighboring areas, initiated a series of attacks …