# Violence against Orthodox Christians in Oromia > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/violence-against-orthodox-christians-in-oromia > Updated: 2026-10-31T08:00:00.000Z. Sources: 51. Developments: 2. In late October 2026, at least 60 people were killed in two separate attacks targeting Orthodox Christians in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. The first incident occurred on October 20 in the Merti district, resulting in 14 deaths. A second, more severe attack took place on October 24 in the Shirka district, leaving 46 people dead. Reports indicate that attackers used AK-47 rifles and knives to target homes and churches, burning approximately 20 houses and leaving more than 20 people hospitalized with severe injuries. The Oromia regional government has accused a newly formed rebel alliance, including the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), of carrying out the violence to incite religious and ethnic conflict. While the OLA has not commented on these specific incidents, the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has condemned the massacres as violations of religious freedom and the constitutional right to life, calling for increased government protection and legal accountability. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-31: Ethiopia: At least 60 Christians killed in Oromia attacks At least 60 Christians were killed in two attacks in Ethiopia's Oromia region, prompting the Orthodox Church to demand urgent state protection for religious communities. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/icelandic-electricity-transmission-constraints-cost-up-to-15-billion-isk-annually ### 2026-10-26: Ethiopia: At least 60 Orthodox Christians killed in Oromia attacks At least 60 Orthodox Christians were killed in two separate attacks in Ethiopia's Oromia region on October 20 and 24, according to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. 40 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/armed-attacks-in-ethiopias-oromia-region-kill-dozens --- Cite as: Violence against Orthodox Christians in Oromia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/violence-against-orthodox-christians-in-oromia