Ethiopia Landslide Kills 14 During Religious Ritual
Summary
At least 14 people were killed and seven injured when a landslide hit a religious ritual at Tsadqane Debre Mitmaq St. Mary Monastery in Ethiopia’s Amhara region. Rescue teams are still searching for people feared trapped under the debris.
Key Points
- A landslide in Ethiopia’s Amhara region killed at least 14 people during a religious purification ritual with holy water.
- Seven people were injured and many others are still missing, with rescuers searching through the debris.
- The incident took place at Tsadqane Debre Mitmaq St. Mary Monastery around 7 a.m. amid heavy rains.
- The seriously injured were taken to a hospital in Debre Birhan, while disaster management teams continue relief operations.
