Addis Standard Editorial: Call to break the chain of attacks in East Arsi

The Addis Standard's June 2026 editorial focuses on the recurring violence in East Arsi, describing it as a "chain of attacks" rather than isolated incidents. Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Abba Mathias, has publicly urged authorities to break this cycle and bring perpetrators to justice.

The publication highlights that for years, it has documented killings, displacements, the burning of churches, and property destruction in the area. Despite warnings from community members, survivors, and religious leaders, the violence persists. The editorial argues that the root cause of this ongoing situation is a complete lack of accountability and calls for urgent government intervention.