Ethiopia: At Least 10 Reportedly Killed in Gunmen Attack on Passenger Buses in Gambella
At least 10 civilians were killed in an attack by gunmen on passenger buses in Ethiopia's Gambella region. Local officials confirmed the incident, which is part of a series of recurring security issues in the area.
Why it matters
The attack underscores the ongoing instability and security crisis in Ethiopia's regional territories.
TORONTO, Canada — At least 10 civilians were reportedly killed on Friday in Ethiopia’s Gambella region, with several others wounded when gunmen attacked passenger buses. Residents who spoke to sources put the death toll at 16, with the number of wounded exceeding 60.
A DW Amharic report indicates that about six buses were traveling from the capital, Gambella city, to the Itang, Lare, Abol, and Jikawo districts.
In Abol district, located about 48 kilometers from Gambella city, passenger buses have faced recurring attacks. An anonymous eyewitness citing security reasons told DW Amharic that at least 10 people died after gunmen opened fire in the morning on six passenger buses traveling to Itang district under security escorts.
DW Amharic reports that several similar attacks have occurred in the same locality previously. “It is happening because the security issue is not resolved,” the resident stated.
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