The security situation in Amhara region remains precarious. A state of emergency in Amhara region has been declared on 4 August by Ethiopia’s council of ministers following a surge in violence between the local militia (FANO) and the army. The deteriorating insecurity situation is hampering the ability of humanitarian operations to operate in the affected areas. 

In addition, a cholera outbreak in Amhara has impacted over 2,300 people since mid-July 2023. A shortage of medical supplies, waste management materials and water reservoirs is reported. A cholera outbreak has been active in Ethiopia since August 2022, with over 16,340 cases as of 27 July 2023 in 88 woredas in Oromia, Somali, SNNP, Sidama and now Amhara.