More than 20 civilians killed in two separate attacks by armed groups
- Ref
- OHRM-2021-0133
- Date of incident
- Zone
- East Wollega
- Number of people affected
- 20
At least 21 civilians were killed in two separate attacks. Fifteen passengers were killed by gunmen in a bus traveling from Bure town in West Gojam zone, Amhara regional state, to Nekemte city, East Wollega zone, Oromia regional state. Similarly, six civilians were “brutally” killed, including being burned alive,in Danchu Kebelle of Bench Sheko Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s Regional State (SNNPRS). Good Friday holiday for Ethiopian Christians.
Source: Addis Standard, "News: More than 20 civilians killed in two separate attacks by armed groups", published 2021-05-01. https://addisstandard.com/news-more-than-20-civilians-killed-in-two-separate-attacks-by-armed-groups/