MucheBy Medihane EkubamichaelAddis Abeba, August 26/2020 – In a statement released today by the Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC), the Church detailed a grim report on attacks against its followers in Oromia regional state in the wake of the June 29 assassination of popular Oromo artist Haacaaluu Hundessaa. The statement was released following a report by a fact finding team comprising 260 individuals including bishops, elders, spiritual associations and media outlets, who were dispatched to affected areas. The team covered 25 woredas in six dioceses in Oromia regional state, particularly in Bale and West Arsi zones. Accordingly, a committee was set up to assist the victims on a temporary basis. It also facilitates the establishment of sustainability.”The Holy Synod released seven point resolution on the “urgent steps to be taken by the government”.

Source: Ethiopian News August 26, 2020 16:18 UTC