More than 60 Christians killed in Ethiopia's Oromia region, church says
More than 60 people have died in targeted attacks against Christians in Ethiopia's Oromia region, according to church officials.
More than 60 people have died in a series of targeted attacks against Christians in Ethiopia's Oromia region, according to statements from an Ethiopian Orthodox Church official.
Eyewitnesses reported that armed assailants launched unexpected assaults on local communities. One resident detailed how attackers surrounded victims from all sides, describing the event as an ambush. In response to the killings, the regional administration stated that security forces would take decisive measures against the perpetrators.
The Oromia region has experienced recurring ethnic and communal violence in recent years, with religious and civilian groups frequently caught in the conflict.
Sources: BBC News.