Addis Ababa, February 22, 2026 (FMC) — The Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) Special Operations Command is commemorating its 65th anniversary in Hawassa, Sidama Region, in the presence of the Commander-in-Chief of the ENDF, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
The ceremony is being attended by the Chief of Staff of the ENDF, Field Marshal Berhanu Jula; the Deputy Chief of Staff, General Abebaw Tadese; along with senior federal and regional government officials and high-ranking military leaders.
Commemorative activities have been underway throughout the week, featuring a series of military displays and demonstrations presented by the Special Operations Command.
The anniversary events are culminating today with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and other senior federal, regional, and ENDF officials in attendance.