Two Nuns, Six Priests Reportedly Killed Following Drone Strike On Ancient Monastery
A drone strike in Ethiopia's Amhara region reportedly killed eight members of the clergy at an ancient monastery. The incident has sparked significant social media outrage, though official confirmation from the government or the church is currently pending.
Why it matters
The attack highlights the escalating violence and religious tensions within the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia's Amhara region.
TORONTO, Canada — Ethiopian Defense Force Reportedly carried out a drone strike targeting Ancient Monastery in Wollo in the Amhara region of Ethiopia.
Two nuns and six priests were killed in the attack on Arsema Monastery in Mekane Selam, Wollo. They died on the scene. Dozens were wounded, the number was not immediately specified.
An Ethiopian Orthodox insider reported that the incident took place on Wednesday around 10:30 a.m. local time.
Images purportedly showing bodies of the nuns and severely damaged structures of the monastery are circulating on social media which has stirred anger.
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church ( The Holy Synod ) has not remarked on it at the time of writing. Likewise, the Ethiopian Defense force has not confirmed or denied the incident.
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