Every time there’s a news item about a domestic violence murder or suicide, the first thought of many in the Ethiopian community is "Oh no, again?" After the photos are published in the media, the doubt vanishes and one is overcome with pain and grief. Outside a Yavneh murder suicidePerhaps it was loneliness and being pushed to the sidelines or the gossip in the community? Raising awareness regarding murder and suicide is a necessary step towards ending the phenomenon. The desire to eradicate violence and suicide from our midst does not testify to it being more common among us then among other groups.

Source: Ethiopian News February 14, 2019 12:33 UTC