The death toll from the latest massacre of civilians in the Bulun district of Metekel zone in Benishangul Gumuz region of western Ethiopia has reached 207, according to the office of the Ombudsman.In a report it issued on Monday, the office said the massacre against Amhara, Agew and Shinasha people were ethnically motivated and members of the region’s security forces were involved. The victims who were buried in a mass grave, appeared to have been dehumanized, drawing serious criticism against the Ethiopian government. Apart from those killed in the massacre, dozens are said to be in hospital receiving medical attention for serious injuries. The attack happened less than 24 hours after Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited Metekel zone to engage concerned residents on security challenges. The regional government claimed on Thursday that 42 armed militiamen involved in the massacre have been killed, state media reported.

Source: Ethiopian News December 28, 2020 20:03 UTC