APA-Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) More than 36 Orthodox Christians were killed over the past three days in the attacks perpetrated by Oromo armed militants in Shirka district, East Arsi Diocese of Ethiopia’s Oromia Region..
Sunday School Department of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Thursday confirmed APA that 28 Orthodox Christians were murdered in the brutal killing spree that took place on 23 November 2023 at Sole Medhanialem and Sero Saint Michael Churches. The department also announced several others also suffered serious and minor injuries.
In the frequent attacks occurred in Shirka Woreda, more than eight infants including a pregnant woman were killed and still the death toll may increase, according to the news source.
The department said that it is for the third time in a week such an attack was committed on the Orthodox laity in the area and for the fourth time this Ethiopian Year.
The laity in the area is currently in great danger and it has been said that the Diocese would work to inform the relevant government security bodies about the brutal killings perpetrated in the area, the department told APA.
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