A delegation of EOTC Archbishops led by His Holiness Abune Yosef and His Holiness Abune Yacob visited the faithful who were injured in Shashemene. Picture: Mahibere KidusanAddis Abeba – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said in a report that eight people were killed following “excessive use of force” by government security forces during clashes with followers of Orthodox Christianity in West Arsi zone, Shashemene City of the Oromia Region on Saturday 04 February. Further investigations are underway following claims by Orthodox Church leaders that the number of people killed were 13, EHRC said. “Human rights abuses that deprive citizens their right to life, right to freely exercise their religion and express their opinion have been committed. Unless resolved swiftly the ongoing situation is a risk for further human rights violations the reported warned.

Source: Ethiopian News February 11, 2023 07:00 UTC