(Disputed) Ethiopian Government blamed Oromo Liberation Army; OLA denied responsibility
On 2 November 2020, allegedly a group of up to 60 gunmen attacked a schoolyard in the village of Gawa Qanqa[3] in the Guliso District of West Welega Zone in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia, killing 32-54 people. The state-run Ethiopian Human Rights Commission said the attack had targeted people of the Amhara ethnic group.[4] 200 people were gathered by an armed group for a meeting and then were shot at by the armed group.[5] Soldiers had reportedly left the area hours before the attack. The Oromia Regional Government blamed the Oromo Liberation Army for the attack,[2] who denied responsibility.[citation needed] Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed denounced the attack and promised a thorough investigation.[5] Ethnic violence has increased since he took office.[1]
^ ab"Ethiopia: Gunmen kill at least 32 people in Oromia state". BBC News. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
^ ab"At least 54 killed in Ethiopia massacre, says Amnesty". The Guardian. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
^"Survivors count 54 dead after Ethiopia massacre, group says". Associated Press. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
^"Gunmen kill 32, burn houses in attack in Ethiopia". CNN. 3 November 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
^ ab"Dozens killed in 'brutal' western Ethiopia attack". Al Jazeera English. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
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