Attacks in Ethiopia's Oromia kill at least 60 Christians

Ethiopia's Orthodox Church reported at least 60 Christians killed in two attacks in Oromia, while local officials and a rebel-linked source traded blame.

• The Ethiopian Orthodox Church reported 14 Christians killed on October 20 and 46 on October 24 in Oromia's Arsi Zone.
• The church said the attacks burned more than 20 homes and sent 20 people to hospital with serious injuries.
• The Oromia regional government accused a rebel alliance including the Oromo Liberation Army of staging the attacks to ignite religious conflict.
• A source linked to the rebel alliance said the Oromia regional government carried out the attacks, citing two local residents.