Security

At Least 13 Civilians Killed in Attack in Abeshege District, Gurage Zone

AI SUMMARY

An attack by armed individuals in the Gurage Zone has left at least 13 civilians dead and around 16 women abducted.

At least 13 civilians were killed in an attack by gunmen in Abeshege District, Gurage Zone, Central Ethiopia Regional State.
The attack took place yesterday at around 9:00 PM in a locality known as 'Walga'.
Gunmen abducted approximately 16 women during the attack.
The whereabouts of the abducted women remained unknown as of 2:00 PM today.
Local residents believe the attackers were militants identifying themselves as 'Fano'.