Amhara: Children killed by Abiy Ahmed drones in the Amhara region of Ethiopia

Abiy Ahmed is committing war crimes in the Amhara region of Ethiopia. On the October 2024 alone drone strikes conducted by Abiy Ahmed lead prosperity party government in the Amhara region have led to substantial civilian casualties, including children.

Abiy Ahmed's drone strike victims in Amhara, Ethiopia

The following are some of the children killed by drone strikes in Amhara:-

1. Mezgebu Tadele : a seven (7) year old child

   
   

Mezgebu Tadele killed in a drone attack in Dangla (Amhara region).

Mezgebu Tadele killed by drone strike, Dangla, Amhara, Ethiopia

A mother crying for her 7 year old child Mezgebu Tadele surfaced on social media. On the video below, Mezgebu Tadele's a 9 year old brother crying and speaking about the situation.

2. Amen Eniyew : A 4 year old child

On October 15th of 2024, an Ethiopian regime drone strike killed a 4-year-old child in Feres-Bet town of Dega-Damot Woreda (West Gojjam Zone) in south-western Amhara. The victim was identified as Amen Eniyew.

Amen Enyew killed by drone strike in Dega Damot, West Gojam, Amhara, Ethiopia

3. Dawit Mekasha : A six (6) year old child

Dawit Mekasha, a six year old innocent child, killed by a drone attack in Showa Amhara-Yifat-Rasa-Sefiberet. On October 24th drone strike on the Rasa-Zuriya area of Sefiberet Kebele, Kewet Woreda, has risen to five. Dawit Mekasha, and a family member, Asgelil. Additionally, four women were injured in the attack

Dawit Mekasha : killed by drone strike in Amhara-Yifat-Rasa-Sefiberet, Ethiopia

Dawit's family mourning video footage surfaced on social media.

4. Three other kids : Children below 10 years old

The bodies of three Amhara's children killed and injured in the drone attack in Gojam, Dangla surfaced on social media. On October 17th 2024 attack Afesa secondary school targeted.

Three children killed by drone strike in Gojam-Dangla, Amhara, Ethiopia

In the recent state sponsored Amhara genocide (collaborated attacks of armed extremists and aggression of anti-Amhara Abiy Ahmed's war on Amhara) many children, women, and other civilians killed either drone attack or door to door extra judicial killings of Abiy Ahmed END forces.

Drone strikes on Dagi town health center , Amhara , Ethiopia

Drone strikes in the Amhara region, Besides civilian casualties, it caused destructions on infrastructures. Health professionals in affected areas report hospitals overwhelmed with casualties and inadequate medical supplies. Civilian infrastructure, like schools and farms, has also been impacted, highlighting the broader risks faced by residents under these military tactics.

War crimes in the Amhara region must be investigated by independent responsible bodies. The united nations (UN) and other stakeholders have to take action instead of denial of the ongoing Amhara genocide. Justice must be served for those civilians and affected families.

Local human rights organizations and international observers have condemned the lack of accountability and monitoring surrounding these operations, urging Ethiopian authorities to reassess their strategies to avoid civilian harm. The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission has received reports of indiscriminate violence against civilians, including beatings and killings, further inflaming tensions in the region.

Abiy Ahmed forces have relied on aerial drones, a tactic previously used in the Tigray region, now extended to Amhara as part of a strategy to suppress resistance. Unfortunately, this approach has resulted in significant civilian harm, as drones often strike populated areas, leading to numerous deaths and injuries among non-combatants, including children and other vulnerable groups.

Critics argue that these drone strikes are exacerbating local grievances rather than addressing the underlying issues. Many in the Amhara region feel marginalized by the central government, and the indiscriminate nature of these strikes has only fueled anger and calls for greater autonomy. That is the reason behind Amhara Fano's resistance.

Analysts highlight that heavy-handed tactics like drone warfare are unlikely to resolve deeply rooted ethnic and political grievances and may, in fact, deepen regional instability in the long term. The growing humanitarian toll in Amhara echoes similar outcomes from Ethiopia’s drone campaign in other areas, underscoring the urgent need for a more balanced and accountable approach to conflict resolution.

For Ethiopia, the challenge remains finding a sustainable solution to ethnic and regional conflicts that avoids harm to civilians while addressing legitimate regional grievances, a goal many argue can only be achieved through inclusive political dialogue rather than military intervention alone.