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Over 35 Killed in Benishangul-Gumuz Attack Due to Negligence
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 13 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
A surprise attack by militants in the Benishangul-Gumuz region killed over 35 people, including civilians and security personnel, with officials attributing the high death toll to security negligence.
- A surprise militant attack occurred at dawn on November 5, in Daleti Kebele, Buldiglu Woreda, Asosa Zone of the Benishangul-Gumuz Region.
- Over 35 people were killed, including civilians, youth, children, and security personnel, while 11 injured individuals are receiving medical treatment.
- Regional Council member Lemessa Neno stated that the total death toll is around 50 and attributed the attack to the OLF-Shane group.
- Peace, Justice, and Democracy Affairs Standing Committee Chairperson Gragne Gudeta stated that the attack resulted from negligence and noted that militia, riot police, and regular police members were killed.
- Gragne Gudeta recalled previous similar attacks in Muji Woreda, noting that 34 people were killed in Anger Meti and around 41 in Anger Shenkora due to a lack of vigilance.
- A police officer confirmed two police deaths, reported that militants looted shops, and stated that the area is currently calm with government security forces present.
- Lemessa Neno suggested that militants target the area to control its marble stone resources.
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