source: Oromiya Media Network; BBC News
actor1: Oromo Ethnic Militia (Ethiopia)
actor2: Police Forces of Ethiopia (2018-) Amhara Regional Special Forces
location: Ataye Town
notes: On 19 March 2021, clashes between Amhara regional (Liyu) forces and Oromo militias sparked a day earlier in Jillo Tumuga (coded separately) spread to Ataye, Kebele 01, 02 and 03 (Ataye town, North Shewa, Amhara region), with Oromo ethnic militias attacking Amhara regional special forces positions in Ataye town. By Friday evening, according to a local administrator, the town of Ataye was in full control of the Oromo militias. Amhara officials blame the attack on the OLF/Shane group, citing heavy weapons used by the attackers. Officials later confirmed 303 fatalities, 369 injuries, and 1,539 burned homes. Fatalities spread across 14 known events and locations.