The Amhara Association of America (AAA) has accused government security forces of the extrajudicial killing of Dr. Tsegahun Sime, an employee of the Amhara Region Health Bureau, in Bahir Dar on February 3, 2026. According to the association, Dr. Sime, a resident of Kebele 14, was detained by soldiers while commuting to work in the morning. Following a search of his home, he was reportedly taken to the Bezawit area of the city, where his body was later discovered. Family members were allegedly notified of his death via a call from the victim’s own mobile phone and instructed to collect his remains.The circumstances of the doctor’s death remain a point of intense dispute, as the Amhara Region Health Bureau issued a statement on February 4, 2026, confirming the loss but describing it as the result of an “unexpected accident.” This official characterization stands in stark contrast to the reports provided by the AAA, which identifies the perpetrators as Oromo Prosperity Party regime forces. The incident has raised further concerns regarding the safety of civil servants and the prevalence of targeted violence within the region. As of now, federal authorities have not provided additional details or responded to the allegations of an extrajudicial execution.Would you like me to help you draft a formal inquiry or a press release based on these reports?
