A deadly attack in the Sherka district of East Arsi Zone, in Ethiopia’s Oromia regional state, has left 21 members of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church dead, with two additional followers abducted and eight others still unaccounted for. The killing, which took place on a Thursday afternoon in late February 2026, […]
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Another Tragedy in Arsi: Dozens of Amhara Orthodox Christians Killed in Oromia.
A wave of shocking violence has once again hit Ethiopia’s Oromia region. In late October 2025, more than 25 Orthodox Christians, mostly from the Amhara community, were brutally killed in the East Arsi Zone. Church officials say this attack is part of a continuing pattern of violence targeting Orthodox believers […]
Canada Issues Strong Warning: Avoid Non-Essential Travel to Ethiopia
The Government of Canada is urging its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Ethiopia due to escalating security risks, particularly in several regions where violence and instability remain high. The advisory, last updated on November 14, 2025, highlights armed conflict, civil unrest, and crime as major concerns.
Over Two Dozen Civilians Killed in Oromia: Ethiopian Orthodox Church Reports Surge in Attacks
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) has reported that more than 25 civilians were killed across the East Arsi Zone of Oromia Region during the month of October 2025, highlighting what it describes as a worsening pattern of targeted violence against Orthodox Christians.