Sixty Christians killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia region
Summary
At least 60 Orthodox Christians were killed in two attacks on October 20 and 24 in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, according to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. The church said more than 20 people were seriously injured and 20 homes were burned; no group has claimed responsibility.Key Facts
- Fourteen people were killed in Gora Silingo, in Merti district, on October 20.
- Forty-six people were killed in Tereta, Chole and Birbo villages, in Shirka district, on October 24.
- Both districts are in the Arsi Zone of central Oromia.
- The church called for stronger civilian protection and for those responsible to be brought to justice.
- Oromia’s regional government pledged to pursue those responsible.
- A local official reportedly accused a rebel alliance that includes the Oromo Liberation Army, but there was no immediate claim of responsibility; the OLA has previously denied attacking civilians.
- The Ethiopian Human Rights Council reported that at least 432 civilians and four local militia members were killed in targeted attacks across East Arsi between 2021–22 and June 1 of this year.
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