About seven Ethiopian Protestant Churches were torched and others completely destroyed, on Saturday 9 February, in Halaba Kulito town in Southern Ethiopia by Muslims following allegations trending on social media that Mosques had been destroyed in Alaba Kulit.
Mohammed Nur, the Alaba zone communication office, confirmed that the churches were destroyed following the fake news circulated on social media claiming that Mosques were attacked in Durame area.
Destroyed Mosque in Ethiopia
Sheik Mohammed Amin, President of the Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council, condemned the attack on churches and warned that the burning worshiping places will only instigate a grave religious violence in the country. The Sheik called on all religious institutions to set up security around worship places in order to stop further violence.
Sheik Mohammed also “strongly condemns” the burning of three Mosques in two separate Woredas in South Gonder Zone of the Amhara regional state. “This is a tragic incident. It’s also a grave crime. We strongly caution for those responsible to face the law,” he told local media.
Date published: 24/02/2019
Written by: Hassan John
Article source: globalchristiannews.org
