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Save The Persecuted Christians brings you news of anti-Christian violence in today’s SaveUs Minute

Clashes between the Ethiopian army and the forces of the Liyu militia have led to civil unrest and an escalation of ethnic violence in Ethiopia and the greater Somali region. As the Ethiopian army’s massive intervention was underway, attacks began against targets linked to minority ethnic groups.

News agency Fides says that these attacks were fomented by members of the militia.

The fighting has led to the deaths of many civilians. At least seven Ethiopian Orthodox churches have been attacked and burned, and as many as fifteen priests murdered in the violence that has erupted.

According to sources from the Orthodox Church, more than 20,000 displaced Ethiopians are being supported and assisted by Orthodox parishes.

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