Attackers kill 60 people in Ethiopia’s conflict-hit Oromiya region, Orthodox church says
Summary
At least 60 people were killed in two separate attacks in Ethiopia’s Oromiya region, according to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. The regional government and a rebel-aligned source blamed each other for the killings, which targeted Christian believers.
Key Points
- The Ethiopian Orthodox Church said 60 people were killed in two attacks in Oromiya region over the past week.
- Church authorities said the victims were Christians and reported additional homes burned and injuries in the attacks.
- The Oromiya regional government blamed a rebel alliance for the violence, while a rebel-linked source blamed the regional government.
- The Oromo Liberation Army, part of an alliance opposing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government, did not immediately comment.
