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Over 60 Christians reported killed in Ethiopia attack
Church officials have reported a deadly assault on Christian civilians in Ethiopia that left more than 60 people dead. Witnesses describe the incident as a coordinated ambush that trapped residents in the area.
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A church official has reported that more than 60 Christians were killed in what is being described as a massacre in Ethiopia. The attack allegedly involved assailants who surrounded the area, trapping civilians with no means of escape.
Accounts from those present at the scene characterize the incident as a coordinated ambush. One resident recounted how his 75-year-old father was among those killed in the violence, describing how the community members found themselves surrounded by attackers.
The reported death toll represents one of the deadliest recent attacks on Christian communities in the region. The circumstances of the assault, including who was responsible and the full extent of casualties, remain under investigation.
Ethiopia has witnessed periodic communal and sectarian violence in recent years. Details regarding the exact location of the attack and the identities of those behind the incident have not yet been fully established.