Monday, June 20, 2022

Ethnic Massacre Reported In Ethiopia's Western Oromia Region

The Guardian: As many as 320 dead in Ethiopia gun attack, witnesses suggest 

Witnesses say victims of massacre in country’s western Oromia region were ethnic Amharas – a minority in the area 

The suspected death toll in an attack by gunmen in Ethiopia’s western Oromia region has risen, with new witness testimony suggesting that between 260 and 320 civilians were killed on Saturday. 

Reports of the massacre surfaced on Sunday, as survivors described one of the deadliest such incidents for several years in Ethiopia. 

The country’s prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, has condemned what he described as “horrific acts” in Oromia, but has not given any details of the violence.  

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Ethnic Massacre Reported In Ethiopia's Western Oromia Region  

Ethiopia: Hundreds of people killed in ethnic attack, witnesses say -- DW  

Witnesses say more than 200 killed in Ethiopia ethnic attack -- AP  

Attack in Ethiopia's Oromiya region kills at least 260 - residents -- Reuters  

At least 200 civilians killed in western Ethiopia, say reports and officials -- CNN  

More than 100 killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia region: Witnesses -- Al Jazeera

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