Armed groups who have heeded the government and civilian call for peace have been received at the Seraba Camp rehabilitation and training center. Traditional leaders, religious figures, and government officials were present at the Seraba training center to welcome them.
The conflict in the Amhara region, which lasted over a year, plunged the region's population into a significant economic and social crisis. To overcome this crisis and bring peace to the region, the government and the people have repeatedly issued calls for peace.
Armed groups, recognizing the need for the region's population to return to its previous state of peace, have accepted this peace appeal and are being received at rehabilitation centers.
Alamerew Nigussie and Amanuel Tekalign, who were received at the Seraba camp in Central Gondar Zone, stated that they accepted the government and people's call for peace, understanding the death and destruction the conflict has caused the region's people.
The armed groups who accepted the government's call acknowledged that their armed struggle was a mistake and expressed their readiness to make amends to the people they harmed.
Workye Hadgona and Solomon Asmare emphasized the need to end the crisis in the region, stating that they have learned from past experiences that war brings no positive change. They conveyed that there is nothing to gain from this armed struggle and urged their comrades still in the bush to accept the government's call for peace.
The traditional leaders and religious leaders present at the reception praised the acceptance of the government and people's call for peace as a commendable step towards restoring peace in the region. They urged those who surrendered to take responsibility for bringing peace and returning the region to its former prosperity.
The Amhara Regional Peace and Security Bureau's Deputy Head, Berihun Mengistu, confirmed that the armed forces who accepted the peace appeal surrendered their weapons at the Seraba camp in Chilga. The information also indicates that the government and the region's people will provide training to those who have accepted the peace appeal to help them contribute to the region's development. It is believed that the acceptance of the peace appeal by the armed groups will contribute to lasting peace in the region. The information further states that those who accepted the peace appeal and surrendered will be provided with job opportunities after completing their training.