Bullet holes on one of the buses (Photo: AS Source)Addis Abeba – Three individuals were killed and 23 injured in a violent attack on two public buses near Gambella city, in the Gambella region. The assault took place on 13 July at a place called Ochom on the outskirts of Gambella city, according to two local sources who spoke to Addis Standard. Following the assault, the injured passengers were immediately transported to Gambella’s primary hospital for emergency medical care, according to the first local source. Both informants confirmed that, while a semblance of normalcy has returned to Gambella city public offices remain closed as the area continues to grapple with the fallout from the deadly incident. There has been growing tension between the Nuer and Agnwa ethnic groups in Gambella city and Itang Special Woreda over the past months.

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