The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church said at least 60 Christians were killed in two attacks in Ethiopia’s Oromia region: 14 worshippers in Merti district on Oct. 20 and 46 in Sherka district on Oct. 24. The Church said more than 20 homes were set on fire and over 20 people were hospitalized with serious injuries; it did not identify those responsible.
WHO:The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
WHAT:said at least 60 Christians were killed in two attacks in Oromia and reported fires and serious injuries
WHEN:Oct 24, 2026
WHERE:Oromia, Ethiopia
WHY:The attacks occurred amid a longstanding insurgency and ethnic tensions in Oromia, which the description says armed groups have increasingly exploited; no specific trigger for these attacks was given.
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