addisstandard Just tweeted ********************************************** #Ethiopia: A communal violence that erupted in #Nuer zone, #Gambella regional state, has claimed the lives of 12 & left some 7,000 civilians displaced. 21 people were also injured, while 400 homes were burnt. The violence was triggered by the killing of a local administrator. https://t.co/vb79TYBTFb
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#Ethiopia: በጋምቤላ ክልል በኑዌር ብሔረሰብ ዞን በተቀሰቀሰ ግጭት የ 12 ሰዎች ሕይወት መጥፋቱን የክልሉ የሰላምና ፀጥታ ቢሮ አስታወቀ https://t.co/iXVTx35r8P
#Ethiopia: Three killed, 23 injured after unidentified militias launch deadly attack on public buses near #Gambella city
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.
“The buses were en route from #Wentawo district of #Nuer zone to #Gambella city when they were ambushed in Ochom, just 10km outside of the Gambella City,” said one of the sources.
In May, nine people were killed and 17 others suffered major and light injuries in Itang special district and the capital Gambella city after a dispute between individuals residing in the Pingwa and Ler kebeles of Itang Special Woreda escalated into communal violence.
https://addisstandard.com/news-three-killed-23-injured-as-unidentified-militias-launch-deadly-attack-on-public-buses-near-gambella-city/
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.
“The buses were en route from #Wentawo district of #Nuer zone to #Gambella city when they were ambushed in Ochom, just 10km outside of the Gambella City,” said one of the sources.
In May, nine people were killed and 17 others suffered major and light injuries in Itang special district and the capital Gambella city after a dispute between individuals residing in the Pingwa and Ler kebeles of Itang Special Woreda escalated into communal violence.
https://addisstandard.com/news-three-killed-23-injured-as-unidentified-militias-launch-deadly-attack-on-public-buses-near-gambella-city/
#Ethiopia: Deadly armed attack on bus in #Gambella region leaves three dead, several injured
A devastating incident unfolded early today as an armed attack targeted a bus traveling from Gambella city to #Lare district in the #Nuer Zone, Gambella region. The assault led to the loss of three lives and left several others injured. Sources revealed that the attack occurred between #Abol district and #Tharpam Refugee Camp around 10 a.m. while the bus was en route.
Reports suggest that multiple buses left Gambella City in a convoy this morning. Unfortunately, one bus faced a delay at the start of its journey, making it a prime target for the assailants. The casualties included a woman, a child, and the bus driver, all fatally shot. According to sources, five individuals were reported to have been killed yesterday in the #Abobo district, located 50 kilometers from Gambella city.
These tragic events follow a string of violent incidents in the region, with escalating intercommunal violence since last year. The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission's recent report highlights a concerning trend of confrontations and attacks, resulting in numerous casualties.
https://addisstandard.com/deadly-armed-attack-on-bus-in-gambella-region-leaves-three-dead-several-injured/
A devastating incident unfolded early today as an armed attack targeted a bus traveling from Gambella city to #Lare district in the #Nuer Zone, Gambella region. The assault led to the loss of three lives and left several others injured. Sources revealed that the attack occurred between #Abol district and #Tharpam Refugee Camp around 10 a.m. while the bus was en route.
Reports suggest that multiple buses left Gambella City in a convoy this morning. Unfortunately, one bus faced a delay at the start of its journey, making it a prime target for the assailants. The casualties included a woman, a child, and the bus driver, all fatally shot. According to sources, five individuals were reported to have been killed yesterday in the #Abobo district, located 50 kilometers from Gambella city.
These tragic events follow a string of violent incidents in the region, with escalating intercommunal violence since last year. The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission's recent report highlights a concerning trend of confrontations and attacks, resulting in numerous casualties.
https://addisstandard.com/deadly-armed-attack-on-bus-in-gambella-region-leaves-three-dead-several-injured/
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