Borena woreda police commander killed amid escalating Amhara conflict
- Ref
- OHRM-2026-0732
- Date of incident
- Zone
- Borena
Inspector Gashaw Kasiye Kebede, commander of the Borena Woreda Police Office in South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, was killed on 10 October while on a law enforcement mission, according to a condolence statement issued by the woreda’s communication office on 12 October. The statement did not provide details of the circumstances surrounding his death or identify those responsible. It described Gashaw as having died while serving his country and community.
Source: Addis Standard, "Borena woreda police commander killed amid escalating Amhara conflict", published 2026-10-13. https://addisstandard.com/borena-woreda-police-commander-killed-amid-escalating-amhara-conflict/