Editor’s note : The following content is a press release from Amhara Association of America regarding the massacre in Benishangul Gumuz regionAmhara Association of AmericaSeptember 17, 2020Targeted attacks against Amharas have occurred again in Benishangul-Gumez Region of Ethiopia. The 89 victims across Bulen District include 5 Shinasha (largest ethnic group in Bulen) who opposed the Gumuz militia’s actions. The Gumez militia told their victims in this attack that they are being killed for not respecting their order to leave “their (Benishangul) region”. This latest attack follows similar attacks against Amharas in Metekel zone of Benishangul in July. Examples include:• On July 27th, Gumez militiamen killed 14 Amharas and wounded six in Jadia Kebele, Guba District of Metekel Zone.

Source: Ethiopian News September 17, 2020 08:48 UTC