Ethiopian Islamic Supreme Council expressed concerns over attacks on Muslims in Amhara region
The High Council of Islamic Affairs of Ethiopia has sounded the alarm over a spate of attacks targeting Muslims in the Amhara region, expressing grave concern over the escalating violence.
Reports from local Ethiopian media depict a harrowing picture of horrific events, including brutal killings, bombings, and kidnappings, instilling fear within the Muslim community.
The most recent incident unfolded in the city of Bahir Dar, where innocent individuals were ruthlessly gunned down following evening prayers.
Violent outbreaks have been recorded in the cities of Mota and Gonder, further exacerbating the precarious situation.
According to the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs in the Amhara region, the toll of the attacks has been devastating, with more than 80 lives lost and countless others displaced, forced to flee their homes in the wake of heinous crimes.
The council also highlighted a disturbing trend of kidnappings and robberies that have plagued the region over the past eight months, underscoring the urgent need for intervention and protection of the affected communities.
This alarming development comes on the heels of a similar statement issued by the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs in the Amhara region just a day prior, reiterating the dire circumstances faced by Muslims in the area.
