Eight people were killed, including three local militia, and 16 others were seriously injured. The attack was conducted by members of the rebel Gumuz People’s Democratic Movement (GPDM), which has signed a peace agreement with the regional government. In March this year more than 370 GPDM leaders and members who were detained during different operations in the region were released following the peace agreement with the local government. Harun Umer, Benishangul Gumuz Regional Police Commissioner, said that the leaders and members of the opposition political organizations were released through reconciliation and amnesty. The latest attack is not the only incident that claimed the lives of civilians despite the peace agreement.

Source: Ethiopian News July 15, 2023 16:21 UTC