The number people killed by heavily armed gangs in Amhara region over the weekend has increased to 27, according to a state media. The daily state Amharic language newspaper, Addis Zemen, has reported today in addition 27 people are wounded. The armed men were shooting at the people from mountains and were dressed in military uniform, according to Mr. Teferra who also indicated that the armed men were flag. After three days and the arrival of the military and federal police, the situation is the area is now calmed, according to Mr. Teferra. It is recalled that the number of people died in different parts of Amhara region over the weekend was reported to reach 16.

Source: Ethiopian News April 10, 2019 20:03 UTC