Amhara Fano Popular Organization Pledges to Cooperate with Gov't to Fight Forces against Nat'l Interest

Addis Ababa, December 6, 2025 (ENA)—The Amhara Fano Popular Organization (AFPO) announced that it will fight forces engaged in harming Ethiopia's national interest alongside the government.

Members of AFPO's leadership have given statement regarding the agreement signed between the organization and the Amhara National Regional Government.

They stressed that the conspiracy of external and internal enemies to destabilize Ethiopia will be thwarted.

Speaking to the media, Captain Masresha Sete, Head of the AFPO's Foreign Relations Department, stated that the conflict in the region has caused unnecessary suffering on the inhabitants.

Recalling that AFPO has signed a peace accord with the regional government to bring this suffering to an end, he said a consensus is reached to jointly facilitate the return of displaced persons and to make the people benefit from the ensuing peace.

According to him, the agreement has several provisions, including the release of detained Fano members who do not pursue secessionist agenda; and to rehabilitate those who sustained physical or other injuries.

Agreement is also reached to return Fano members capable of working to their jobs, he added.

 Captain Masresha revealed that Ethiopia's external and internal enemies are actively working to plunge the country into chaos.

However, he reiterated that the organization will foil this conspiracy by working along with the government.

Adding to this point, Mesfin Abate, AFPO Head of the Intelligence and Security Department, noted that Ethiopia's historic enemies are attempting to undermine Fano's struggle.

Stressing the necessity of recognizing the conspiracies of external enemies, he stated that the organization concluded the agreement to partly prevent this plot from succeeding.

He further clarified that the negotiations with the Amhara Regional State government culminated in agreement to mainly enhance the welfare of the people.

The landmark peace accord is the outcome of consistent appeals by the Federal Government and the Amhara Regional State, urging armed groups in the region to embrace dialogue and resolve their differences peacefully.

The agreement between the Amhara Regional State and the Amhara Fano Popular Organization (AFPO) marks a significant step toward stability.

It worth recalling that Ethiopia’s federal government and the Amhara region have consistently urged armed groups in the region to pursue dialogue and resolve differences peacefully.

As a result of these sustained efforts, the agreement between the regional government and AFAO has emerged as a historic milestone toward achieving lasting peace in the region.