The Amhara regional government and the Amhara Fano People’s Organisation have formalised an agreement to implement a sustainable peace accord, marking a significant step toward ending conflict in the region. The signing ceremony was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Peace, the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, and high-ranking leaders from the Amhara Fano People’s Organisation who have opted to accept the government’s standing peace offer.
Speaking at the event, Ethiopia’s Minister of Peace, Mohamed Idris, noted that the protracted conflict has resulted in widespread destruction, fundamentally depriving citizens of their rights to development and stability. He urged remaining armed groups to follow suit, arguing that in a modern, civilised era, the pursuit of political goals through the barrel of a gun is an outdated approach that risks the condemnation of future generations.
The leadership of the Amhara Fano People’s Organisation, represented by Colonel Fentaw Muhaba, confirmed that the deal was reached through a legal dialogue process facilitated by the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). Colonel Fentaw stated that the Amhara people have suffered immensely and that the region lacks the capacity to endure further warfare. He further alleged that the conflict had been co-opted by external and internal interests, including the TPLF, Eritrea, and Egypt, suggesting that the legitimate grievances of the people cannot be addressed through alliances with destructive forces.
This latest agreement builds on a foundational peace framework signed in December 2025 by Amhara Fano People’s Organisation leader Captain Masresha Sete and the President of the Amhara Region, Arega Kebede. Since that initial mediation by international bodies, regional officials report that an increasing number of combatants have been surrendering their arms and returning to civilian life. The regional government continues to advocate for its "Gorgora Covenant" as the primary roadmap for achieving long-term stability and economic prosperity in the area.
