Addis Ababa — Unidentified gunmen killed seven civilians, including a seven-year-old child, in a midnight attack on Monday in the Raya Azebo district, located in the border area between the Afar and Tigray regions. Following this attack, the Tigray Interim Administration issued a statement on social media confirming that the perpetrators originated from the Afar region. "The Tigray Interim Administration is closely monitoring their identities and will continue to strengthen efforts to identify and apprehend the criminals," the statement stated. The interim administration also assured the public that they would be kept informed of any progress in the investigation. Tezera informed Addis Standard that an investigation into the cause of the attack is currently underway.

Source: Ethiopian News May 22, 2024 11:16 UTC