Archives for: March 2011

One Dead as Islamist Mobs in Ethiopia Destroy Church Buildings

March 12th, 2011

"Total structures razed at 59; at least 4,000 Christians displaced."

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One of the buildings of the Ethiopian Kale Hiwot Church destroyed in Jimma Zone, western Ethiopia.(Photo Credit: Compass)

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Ethiopia Charges 130 in Church Burning Incidents

March 12th, 2011

"Several US-based Christian websites say Muslim extremists burned dozens of churches near Jimma in western Oromia region over past several days"

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Religious clashes intensified in western Ethiopia

March 8th, 2011

"Jimma and its vicinities are not new for such religious conflicts. Hundreds were killed after clashes between Muslims and orthodox Christians six years ago. Currently a number of Protestants are fleeing the conflict areas and sheltered in the compound of the office of Union of Evangelical Churches Ministry in Jimma. Kale Hiwot church is hosting another 27 families who fled from the violence. Some people are also sheltering in Mekane Yesus church."

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