Gunmen in Ethiopia kill 47 Orthodox Christians and burn their homes At least 47 Orthodox Christians were killed when armed groups attacked three cities in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. The local Burkana publication reported this on October 24. The attack happened late in the evening of October 23 in the Shirka district of Arsi region. Gunmen surrounded houses in the settlements of Birbo, Chola and Sol Guna, blocked escape routes and opened fire on residents. They also set fire to houses and looted property.

Gunmen in Ethiopia kill 47 Orthodox Christians and burn their homes At least 47 Orthodox Christians were killed when armed groups attacked three cities in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. The local Burkana publication reported this on October 24. The attack happened late in the evening of October 23 in the Shirka district of Arsi region. Gunmen surrounded houses in the settlements of Birbo, Chola and Sol Guna, blocked escape routes and opened fire on residents. They also set fire to houses and looted property.