Amhara Fano Shewa Command Chief Surrenders to Government Security Forces

Addis Ababa: Several members and leaders of the militant group in Amhara region of Ethiopia have been enjoying peaceful life by accepting the government's call for peaceful dialogue, according to the Joint Security and Intelligence Task Force.In a statement it sent to the media today, the taskforce revealed that one of the top leaders of the rebel group in Amhara region, Colonel Asegid Mekonnen has surrendered to security forces as per the peace call made by the government of Ethiopia.The statement mentioned the repeated calls made by the government for peaceful alternatives to settle the challenges of security in some parts of Amhara and Oromia regions through discussion and dialogue to ensure sustainable peace.Accordingly, the number of members of the militants, who are accepting the government's peace call, has been increasing from time to time, the statement added.The Statement revealed that one of the top leaders of Amhara Fano militant group, Colonel Asegid Mekonnen has surrendered to government security forces today.The individual surrendered for he has witnessed the numerous merciless activities being committed by the leaders and members of the militant group on the people of Amhara including killings, abductions and rape.Source: Ethiopian News Agency