World · 7 d ago
More than 60 Christians killed in attacks in Ethiopia's Oromia region, church says
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church says 20 houses were burned in attacks on three areas of the Shirka district. A church official called it a "massacre"; many residents have fled.
What we know
- More than 60 killed, per the church
- Security forces arrived but could not stop it
Not yet
- Who carried out the attacks
A local official blamed a new rebel coalition that includes the Oromo Liberation Army, which has not commented. The regional government says it will act against those responsible.
Background
The Ethiopian Human Rights Council reported in July that 458 people were killed in attacks in that area over four years.
