In a significant escalation of the conflict in the Amhara region, Fano militants launched a series of coordinated attacks on government officials and security structures on March 23, 2026. According to reports from BBC Amharic and the Amhara Association of America, at least five officials, including high-ranking woreda administrators, were killed in the offensive. The Amhara Fano National Movement (AFNM) issued a statement claiming that their forces successfully overran positions in Nefas Mewcha, Kimir Dingaye, Gasagn, and Hamusit. The group further alleged the capture of a vast quantity of heavy and small firearms, as well as military vehicles. The South Gonder zonal administration described the attackers as 'mischievous forces' and vowed to undertake severe law enforcement measures to restore order. This attack follows a pattern of increasing Fano activity in urban centers, challenging the federal government's control as the conflict enters its third year.