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Various Stakeholders Call on Government Following Mass Killings in Arsi Zone
The Reporter (Amharic) · 2 hours ago · Read the Full Story on The Reporter (Amharic)
AI SUMMARY
Various political parties, religious institutions, and civic organizations are calling on the government to take immediate action following a massacre that left over 60 citizens dead in the East Arsi Zone.
- Armed attackers killed over 60 citizens, destroyed property, and displaced residents in Birbano Chole Kebele, Shirka Woreda, East Arsi Zone, on October 24, 2026.
- Oromia Regional Government Communication Bureau Head Hailu Adugna stated that the attack was carried out by a group calling itself "Tsimdo" to incite ethnic and religious conflict.
- The Federal Government has not issued a statement regarding the incident, though the Oromia regional state expressed condolences.
- The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church announced that 60 of its followers were killed and over 20 were hospitalized, and resolved to form a committee to seek permanent solutions.
- The Ethiopian Peoples' Revolutionary Party (EPRP) condemned the killings, warning that the recurring violence could lead to widespread and systematic slaughter if not prevented.
- Enat Party demanded independent investigations and practical security measures, announcing plans to call nationwide peaceful demonstrations under the motto "Enough!" if prompt action is not taken.
- The Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (EZEMA) stated that security problems involve individuals within the government and criticized state media for failing to report on the victims' deaths.
- A church servant noted that attacks in Arsi have targeted priests, churches, and civilians since 2022, exacerbated by poor infrastructure, lack of federal security presence, and well-armed attackers.
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