An Ethiopian national linked to armed militia FANO deported by ICE

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by Clarisse FORTUNÉ
March 13, 2026
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ICE deported an Ethiopian national allegedly connected to armed militia group FANO.

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ICE deported an Ethiopian national whom American Immigration Services identified as linked to the Ethiopian paramilitary movement Fano. The deportation represents enforcement action against individuals connected to armed militia groups operating in Ethiopia. This case demonstrates U.S. immigration authorities' scrutiny of foreign nationals with alleged ties to paramilitary organizations. The deportation removes someone American officials deemed connected to Ethiopia's ongoing internal conflicts involving the Fano militia movement.

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ICE conducted the deportation after determining the individual's alleged militia connections.

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