Oromia attacks

Where things stand

Ethiopia's Orthodox Church said on Monday, 26 October, that armed attackers killed at least 60 Christians in two attacks in Oromia's Arsi Zone. No group has claimed responsibility, and local outlet Abay Times reported at least 48 dead.

Oromia, Ethiopia's largest region, has seen years of armed violence involving government forces, rebel groups and communal militias. Civilians, including members of minority and religious communities, have repeatedly been targeted in attacks, and responsibility is often disputed or unclaimed.