February 23, 2026 — A coalition of humanitarian organizations, including the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect (GCR2P), issued an urgent warning today regarding the 'rapidly deteriorating situation' for civilians across Ethiopia. The statement, posted on February 23, 2026, highlights that ongoing and unresolved conflicts in the Amhara region are driving a dangerous resurgence of violence. According to the report, federal forces are utilizing drone strikes and heavy weapons, leading to confirmed civilian casualties in various zones, including North Wollo and South Gonder. The organizations noted with concern that the Ethiopian federal government has reportedly rejected mediation offers from the African Union (AU) Commission, requesting the body to refrain from intervening. With the Fano insurgency now more coordinated and the government deploying a state of maximum alert, the international community is being urged to prioritize inclusive, civilian-centered political solutions to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe of the scale seen in previous civil wars.