(OPride)—Ethiopian security forces on Saturday killed nearly a dozen people and wounded many others turning a time honored holiday gathering into a nightmare. The Woldia massacre, in the Wollo district of the Amhara state, took place on the second day of the Ethiopian Epiphany or “Timket” celebration. The death toll is expected to amid rise reports that many are being treated for critical injuries at the Woldia City General Hospital. Security forces are said to have warned the youth to stop chanting anti-government slogans before unleashing bullets on those who defied the orders. The day before, seven people were similarly gunned down by security forces in Gonder.

Source: Ethiopian News January 22, 2018 15:22 UTC