Witnesses say more than 200 killed in Ethiopia ethnic attack

Ethiopia: Hundreds of people killed in ethnic attack, witnesses say | DW | 20.06.2022

Hundreds of civilians have reportedly been killed in what appears to be an ethnically motivated attack. Witnesses, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals, reported at least 260 deaths.

Witnesses: More than 200 killed in Ethiopia ethnic attack

It is one of the deadliest such attacks in recent memory as ethnic tensions continue in Africa’s second most populous country.

Witnesses say more than 200 killed in Ethiopia ethnic attack

Another witness, who gave only his first name, Shambel over fears for his safety, said the local Amhara community is now desperately seeking to be relocated somewhere else before another round of mass killings happen.

Witnesses: More than 200 killed in Ethiopia ethnic attack

It is one of the deadliest such attacks in recent memory as ethnic tensions continue in Africa’s second most populous country.

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

Some witnesses say more than 200 killed in attack blamed on OLA rebels, but no official confirmation on casualties yet.

More Than 200 Killed In Ethiopia Ethnic Attack, Witnesses Say

Witnesses say more than 200 people, mostly ethnic Amhara, have been killed in an attack in the country’s Oromia region and are blaming a rebel group, which denies it.