Shewa Robit (Amharic: ሸዋ ሮቢት)also known as Robi, Shah Robit, Shoa Robit[1] or Robit is a town in north-central Ethiopia. Located in the North Shewa Zone of the Amhara Region, this town has a longitude and latitude of 10°00′N 39°54′E / 10.000°N 39.900°E with an elevation of 1280 meters above sea level. Shewa Robit holds its market on Tuesdays. Ethiopia's largest prison is in this town.
History
editIn May 2009, a group of rebels claiming to belong to the Ethiopian Unity and Justice Movement allegedly attacked the police station and other targets in Shewa Robit.[1]
On 21 March 2021, an ambulance carrying 12 Oromo people was attacked by Fano (militia), leading to the death of all 12 people.[2]
On 21 November 2021, Shewa Robit was claimed to be controlled by the Tigray Defence Forces and Oromo Liberation Army[3]
On 1 December 2021, ENDF and Amhara Militias recaptured Shewa Robit after defeating the TDF and OLA in the area.[4]
Demographics
editBased on figures from the Central Statistical Agency in 2005, Shewa Robit has an estimated total population of 24,886 of whom 13,021 were men and 11,865 were women.[5] The 1994 census reported this town had a total population of 5,360 of whom 2,553 were men and 2,807 were women. The inhabitants include members of the Argobba people.[6] It is the largest settlement in Kewet woreda.
References
edit- ^ a b "Rebels attack Woyanne targets in northern Ethiopia". Ethiopian Review. Washington DC: Elias Kifle. May 26, 2009. Retrieved May 26, 2009.
- ^ "ETHIOPIA: APPEAL FOR URGENT INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION INTO SHEWA ROBIT MASSACRE OF MARCH 21, 2021!". HUMAN RIGHTS LEAGUE OF THE HORN OF AFRICA. 21 March 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Ethiopian PM vows to lead troops in war against rebels". The Guardian. 2021-11-22. Archived from the original on 2021-11-22. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ "Ethiopian gov't says it retook string of towns from Tigray forces". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- ^ CSA 2005 National Statistics, Table B.4
- ^ "Local History in Ethiopia" Archived 2011-05-28 at the Wayback Machine The Nordic Africa Institute website (accessed 28 January 2008)
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