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Ethiopian Catholic Bishops Condemn Arsi Killings and Urge Law Enforcement
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The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia has strongly condemned recent killings of Christians and destruction of property in the Oromia region, urging authorities to take immediate law enforcement action to restore security.
- The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) condemned the killing of Christians and destruction of property in Merti and Shirka areas of the Arsi Zone, South-East Oromia Region, which occurred in October.
- CBCE learned of the incidents through communications from the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and the Inter-Religious Council.
- The bishops also expressed deep sorrow over additional conflicts and killings in the Wollega and Moyale areas.
- The Catholic Church called on the government to take necessary law enforcement measures to protect lives, safeguard property, and restore peace.
- On October 24, more than 60 people were killed in two separate attacks in Oromia, prompting strong condemnation from the Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
- The Holy Synod detailed that 14 faithful were killed on October 20 at Gora Silingo in Merti Woreda, and 46 others were killed on October 24 at Tereta Chole Birbo in Sherka Woreda.
- Attacks in the Arsi Zone also resulted in 20 homes being completely burned down and over 20 people sustaining serious injuries receiving hospital treatment.
- The Holy Synod stated that the massacres, forced displacements, and property damage against innocent Orthodox Christians have continued unabated.
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