Political parties and institutions condemn civilian killings in Arsi Zone

Deadly attacks on civilians in the Arsi zone of the Oromia region have drawn widespread condemnation from various institutions and political parties. The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church reported that 60 of its followers were killed in two districts between September 20 and 24, and it has issued repeated calls for government intervention to ensure security. The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission has also urged the government to fulfill its responsibility to protect citizens.

Political parties, including the National Movement of Amhara (NAMA), EZEMA, Enat Party, and All Ethiopian Unity Organization (AEUO), have collectively condemned the violence. These parties criticized the government for failing to meet its constitutional obligation to guarantee the safety of its citizens. Highlighting what they describe as 'systemic' attacks, particularly in Arsi Shirka, they urged the federal and regional governments to move beyond statements and take concrete actions to bring perpetrators to justice.