Earlier, the same church has said that more than a dozen members of the church including leaders and servants were also killed by a drone strike in Medni town, West Wollega. The Church has extended its condolences to the family of the deceased and members of the church. The church ascertained from survivors that the attack was not attributed to security-related cases, indicating victims were civilians. On Wednesday, 9 November at least 20 civilians were killed by drone strike in Mendi town, in Mana Sibu district of West Wellaga Zone, Oromia Region. It was preceded by another drone strike on 23 October that killed at least 68 civilians in Ofu Bekke village of Chobi district in West Showa zone.

Source: Ethiopian News November 15, 2022 06:12 UTC