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'''Zemene Kassie''' ([[Amharic]]: ዘመነ ካሴ) is an Ethiopian militant commander who is the main leader of Amhara militia [[Fano (militia)|Fano]] in the [[Gojjam]] faction in Ethiopia.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ethiopia -- Addis Standard, Addis Ababa |url=https://allafrica.com/list/aans/post/af/cat/ethiopia/pubkey/publisher:editorial:00011372.html |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=allAfrica.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-05-25 |title=Ethiopia’s Abiy Encounters Fresh Dissent as Former Allies Rebel |language=en |work=Bloomberg.com |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-05-25/ethiopia-s-abiy-encounters-fresh-dissent-as-former-allies-rebel |access-date=2023-08-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=3 August 2023 |title=Court acquits Fano militia leader Zemene Kase as federal security taskforce claims to squash new insurgency in Amhara region |url=https://addisstandard.com/news-court-acquits-fano-militia-leader-zemene-kase-as-federal-security-taskforce-claims-to-squash-new-insurgency-in-amhara-region/#:~:text=Addis%20Abeba%20%E2%80%93%20A%20court%20in,against%20him%2C%20Deutsche%20Welle%20reported. |website=[[Addis Standard]]}}</ref> Since 2023, he is fighting the [[Ethiopian government]] force in the [[War in Amhara]].
'''Zemene Kassie''' ([[Amharic]]: ዘመነ ካሴ) is an Ethiopian rebel commander and [[Populism|populist]] figure who is the leader of [[List of Fano militia factions|Gojjam faction]] of the [[List of Fano militia factions|Fano militia]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ethiopia -- Addis Standard, Addis Ababa |url=https://allafrica.com/list/aans/post/af/cat/ethiopia/pubkey/publisher:editorial:00011372.html |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=allAfrica.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-05-25 |title=Ethiopia’s Abiy Encounters Fresh Dissent as Former Allies Rebel |language=en |work=Bloomberg.com |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-05-25/ethiopia-s-abiy-encounters-fresh-dissent-as-former-allies-rebel |access-date=2023-08-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=3 August 2023 |title=Court acquits Fano militia leader Zemene Kase as federal security taskforce claims to squash new insurgency in Amhara region |url=https://addisstandard.com/news-court-acquits-fano-militia-leader-zemene-kase-as-federal-security-taskforce-claims-to-squash-new-insurgency-in-amhara-region/#:~:text=Addis%20Abeba%20%E2%80%93%20A%20court%20in,against%20him%2C%20Deutsche%20Welle%20reported. |website=[[Addis Standard]]}}</ref>


Born in [[Merawi, Ethiopia|Merawi]], [[Bahir Dar]] in North Gojjam Zone, Zemene has worked in various government positions as a professional and manager. In the 2005 general election, he was force to leave Ethiopia for Eritrea to join [[Ginbot 7]] party in order to counter [[Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front|EPRDF]] government persecution. He then returned to Ethiopia as Prime Minister [[Abiy Ahmed]] came to power in 2018, and Zemene has worked in various key positions in Amhara Region. Zemene resigned from the office after the 2019 Amhara Region coup attempt.
Born in [[Merawi, Ethiopia|Merawi]], [[Bahir Dar]], Ethiopia, Zemene previously worked in various government positions in the mid-2000s. Following the [[2005 Ethiopian general election]], he was forced into exile to [[Eritrea]] and joined the [[Ginbot 7]] opposition group in order to counter [[Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front|EPRDF]] government persecution. He then returned to Ethiopia in 2018 after premiership of Prime Minister [[Abiy Ahmed]], and worked in various key positions in Amhara Region. He resigned from the office after the [[Amhara Region coup attempt|2019 Amhara Region coup attempt]].


Zemene organized the Fano group under the banner of Amhara Popular Force during the [[Tigray war|Tigray War]] as the Tigray force entered Amhara Region in Gojjam.
Zemene organized a Fano faction under the banner of Amhara Popular Force during the [[Tigray war|Tigray War]] when [[Tigray Defense Forces|Tigrayan rebel forces]] invaded the Amhara region in mid-2021. It was during the Tigray War that he rose to prominence as a leading figure in the Fano militia.


== Early life and career ==
== Early life and political career ==
Zemene was born in [[Merawi, Ethiopia|Merawi]], [[Bahir Dar]] in North Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia. He acquired his degree at [[Haramaya University]] and worked with various government posts as a professional and manager; he was named as President of [[Amhara Region]] Youth League.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=AAA-admin |date=2024-08-06 |title=BBC Amharic - Who Are the Leaders of the Fano Groups Operating in Amhara Region? |url=https://www.amharaamerica.org/post/fano-group-leaders-amhara |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Amhara Association o |language=en}}</ref>
Zemene was born in [[Merawi, Ethiopia|Merawi]], [[Bahir Dar]] in North Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia. He acquired his degree at [[Haramaya University]] and worked with various government posts as a professional and manager; he was named as President of [[Amhara Region]] Youth League.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=AAA-admin |date=2024-08-06 |title=BBC Amharic - Who Are the Leaders of the Fano Groups Operating in Amhara Region? |url=https://www.amharaamerica.org/post/fano-group-leaders-amhara |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Amhara Association o |language=en}}</ref>
After the [[2005 Ethiopian general election|2005 general election]], Zemene moved to Eritrea to join the [[Ginbot 7]] party and was the main coordinator of armed struggle against the [[Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front|EPRDF]] government. When Prime Minister [[Abiy Ahmed]] came to power in 2018, Zemene returned to Ethiopia. He was shortly given government positions in Amhara Region administration. Zemene had served as [[List of advisors of Prime Minister of Ethiopia|advisor to the Prime Minister Office]] in the regional issues but later resigned in 2019 following [[Amhara Region coup attempt|Amhara region coup attempt]] on 22 June.<ref name=":0" />
After the [[2005 Ethiopian general election|2005 general election]], Zemene moved to Eritrea to join the [[Ginbot 7]] party and was the main coordinator of armed struggle against the [[Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front|EPRDF]] government. When Prime Minister [[Abiy Ahmed]] came to power in 2018, Zemene returned to Ethiopia. He was shortly given government positions in Amhara Region administration. Zemene had served as [[List of advisors of Prime Minister of Ethiopia|advisor to the Prime Minister Office]] in the regional issues but later resigned in 2019 following [[Amhara Region coup attempt|Amhara region coup attempt]] on 22 June.<ref name=":0" />


== Later life ==
== Rebel career ==
Zemene gained mainstream recognition after the start of [[Tigray War]] in 2020, major commander of [[Fano (militia)|Fano]] militia. During the incursion of [[Tigray Defense Forces|Tigrayan forces]] in Amhara, he established Amhara Popular Force and became the leader. As Tigrayan force failed to enter Gojjam, this unit engaged conflict to counter the incursion in Western Wollo along with the ENDF.<ref name=":0" />
Zemene gained mainstream recognition after the start of [[Tigray War]] in 2020, as a leading figure of the [[Fano (militia)|Fano]] militia. During the incursion of [[Tigray Defense Forces|Tigrayan forces]] in Amhara, he established a Fano faction, Amhara Popular Force, and became its leader. As Tigrayan rebels failed to enter Gojjam, his faction engaged to counter the rebel advance in Western Wollo along with Ethiopian government forces.<ref name=":0" />
Zemene was once imprisoned by [[Bahir Dar]] police in allegation of killing of a police officer on 11 September 2022. Mulan Tadese, his legal mentor, confirmed that Zemene was released from Bahir Dar prison on 3 June 2023, where the verdict raised a question on absolving his release about the validity of evidence against him. Zemene was used to hiding from government authority amidst crackdowns against Fano members, who alleged that Fano would brought violence and destabilization in the region. In June 2022, Zemene commented the ongoing situation of Tigray War in an interview that "there are thousands of Fano militants presently under my control, and shortly they will shift into millions. We don’t believe the Amhara police forces or federal army as opposing. But some individuals belong to the Fano who do."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-20 |title=Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed faces fresh discord as ex-allies revolt - Dailynewsegypt |url=https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2022/06/20/ethiopias-abiy-ahmed-faces-fresh-discord-as-ex-allies-revolt/ |access-date=2023-08-03 |language=en-US}}</ref>
Zemene was once imprisoned by [[Bahir Dar]] police in allegation of killing of a police officer on 11 September 2022. Mulan Tadese, his legal mentor, confirmed that Zemene was released from Bahir Dar prison on 3 June 2023, where the verdict raised a question on absolving his release about the validity of evidence against him. Zemene was used to hiding from government authority amidst crackdowns against Fano members, who alleged that Fano would brought violence and destabilization in the region. In June 2022, Zemene commented the ongoing situation of Tigray War in an interview that "there are thousands of Fano militants presently under my control, and shortly they will shift into millions. We don’t believe the Amhara police forces or the federal army as opposing. But some individuals belong to the Fano who do."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-20 |title=Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed faces fresh discord as ex-allies revolt - Dailynewsegypt |url=https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2022/06/20/ethiopias-abiy-ahmed-faces-fresh-discord-as-ex-allies-revolt/ |access-date=2023-08-03 |language=en-US}}</ref>


During the [[War in Amhara]], Zemene aligned to Fano unit in Gojjam faction since 2023.
Following the outbreak of the [[War in Amhara]], Zemene re-emerged and aligned with the other Fano factions to fight the [[Government of Ethiopia|Ethiopian government]].


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 23:31, 22 November 2024

Zemene Kassie
ዘመነ ካሴ
Born
Merawi, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Alma materHaramaya University
TitlePresident of Amhara Region Youth League
Political partyGinbot 7
MovementFano
Military career
Allegiance Fano
Years of service2018–present
CommandsGojjam Fano
Battles / warsTigray War
War in Amhara

Zemene Kassie (Amharic: ዘመነ ካሴ) is an Ethiopian rebel commander and populist figure who is the leader of Gojjam faction of the Fano militia.[1][2][3]

Born in Merawi, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, Zemene previously worked in various government positions in the mid-2000s. Following the 2005 Ethiopian general election, he was forced into exile to Eritrea and joined the Ginbot 7 opposition group in order to counter EPRDF government persecution. He then returned to Ethiopia in 2018 after premiership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and worked in various key positions in Amhara Region. He resigned from the office after the 2019 Amhara Region coup attempt.

Zemene organized a Fano faction under the banner of Amhara Popular Force during the Tigray War when Tigrayan rebel forces invaded the Amhara region in mid-2021. It was during the Tigray War that he rose to prominence as a leading figure in the Fano militia.

Early life and political career

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Zemene was born in Merawi, Bahir Dar in North Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia. He acquired his degree at Haramaya University and worked with various government posts as a professional and manager; he was named as President of Amhara Region Youth League.[4] After the 2005 general election, Zemene moved to Eritrea to join the Ginbot 7 party and was the main coordinator of armed struggle against the EPRDF government. When Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power in 2018, Zemene returned to Ethiopia. He was shortly given government positions in Amhara Region administration. Zemene had served as advisor to the Prime Minister Office in the regional issues but later resigned in 2019 following Amhara region coup attempt on 22 June.[4]

Rebel career

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Zemene gained mainstream recognition after the start of Tigray War in 2020, as a leading figure of the Fano militia. During the incursion of Tigrayan forces in Amhara, he established a Fano faction, Amhara Popular Force, and became its leader. As Tigrayan rebels failed to enter Gojjam, his faction engaged to counter the rebel advance in Western Wollo along with Ethiopian government forces.[4] Zemene was once imprisoned by Bahir Dar police in allegation of killing of a police officer on 11 September 2022. Mulan Tadese, his legal mentor, confirmed that Zemene was released from Bahir Dar prison on 3 June 2023, where the verdict raised a question on absolving his release about the validity of evidence against him. Zemene was used to hiding from government authority amidst crackdowns against Fano members, who alleged that Fano would brought violence and destabilization in the region. In June 2022, Zemene commented the ongoing situation of Tigray War in an interview that "there are thousands of Fano militants presently under my control, and shortly they will shift into millions. We don’t believe the Amhara police forces or the federal army as opposing. But some individuals belong to the Fano who do."[5]

Following the outbreak of the War in Amhara, Zemene re-emerged and aligned with the other Fano factions to fight the Ethiopian government.

References

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  1. ^ "Ethiopia -- Addis Standard, Addis Ababa". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  2. ^ "Ethiopia's Abiy Encounters Fresh Dissent as Former Allies Rebel". Bloomberg.com. 2022-05-25. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  3. ^ "Court acquits Fano militia leader Zemene Kase as federal security taskforce claims to squash new insurgency in Amhara region". Addis Standard. 3 August 2023.
  4. ^ a b c AAA-admin (2024-08-06). "BBC Amharic - Who Are the Leaders of the Fano Groups Operating in Amhara Region?". Amhara Association o. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  5. ^ "Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed faces fresh discord as ex-allies revolt - Dailynewsegypt". 2022-06-20. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
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