Western Ethiopia ‘massacre’ death toll rises to 222, says Red Cross
Murderous attack took place on Wednesday in Benishangul-Gumuz region of conflict-riven country
The death toll from a Wednesday attack in the western Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia has risen to 222 people, a volunteer from the country’s Red Cross told Reuters on Friday.
“Yesterday we buried 207 people who are the victims and 15 more from the attackers,” said Melese Mesfin.