47 Orthodox Christians were killed in the Barsi attack in the Oromia region of Ethiopia 47 Orthodox Christians were killed during night attacks on rural communities. Houses were burned and property looted as armed groups surrounded homes, opened fire and set fire to buildings. Local residents reported that the security forces did not intervene, citing a lack of orders. Since 2021, targeted attacks on Orthodox Christians in eastern Arsi have killed 432 civilians and forced thousands to flee their homes.

47 Orthodox Christians were killed in the Barsi attack in the Oromia region of Ethiopia 47 Orthodox Christians were killed during night attacks on rural communities. Houses were burned and property looted as armed groups surrounded homes, opened fire and set fire to buildings. Local residents reported that the security forces did not intervene, citing a lack of orders. Since 2021, targeted attacks on Orthodox Christians in eastern Arsi have killed 432 civilians and forced thousands to flee their homes.