Massacre of Christians leaves more than 40 dead in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church reported more than 60 deaths in attacks on Christians in Oromia, while authorities and local accounts described the violence and its suspected perpetrators differently.

• The Ethiopian Orthodox Church said more than 60 people were killed in attacks in Oromia; the headline in another supplied report said more than 40 were dead.· 2 sources
• The church said 20 houses were burned, and a church official described attacks in three areas of Shirka district; residents fled the area.· 1 source
• A local official blamed a newly formed rebel coalition that includes the OLA; the OLA had not commented on these attacks, and the supplied report notes it has denied responsibility for previous attacks.· 1 source