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Witnesses say more than 200 killed in Ethiopia ethnic attack

Summary by Ground News

Ethiopia is experiencing widespread ethnic tensions in several regions, most of them over historical grievances and political tensions. The Amhara people, the second-largest ethnic group among Ethiopia's more than 110 million population, have been targeted frequently. The government-appointed Ethiopian Human Rights Commission on Sunday called on the federal government find a lasting solution to the killing of civilians.

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Deutsche Welle

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.

3 years ago·Bonn, Germany

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WHAS11

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.

3 years ago

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WION

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.

3 years ago·Noida, India

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WPMT FOX43

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.

3 years ago

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Al Jazeera

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.

3 years ago·Qatar

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HuffPost

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.

3 years ago·United States

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