17/06/2026
The European Centre for Law and Justice (ECLJ) has released a detailed report documenting the massacre of Orthodox Christians in East Arsi, outlining patterns of targeted violence, the failure of local authorities to protect civilians, and the urgent humanitarian implications of the attacks.
The report calls on the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect (OSAPG, https://www.un.org/en/genocide-prevention) to investigate the situation, assess the risk factors for mass atrocity crimes, and take immediate preventive measures in line with its mandate. It urges the international community to ensure accountability, protect vulnerable populations, and support mechanisms that can prevent further escalation.
Embassy of Ethiopia, Canberra
Australian Embassy, Ethiopia
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission
Ethiopian Human Rights Council
Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Council
Human Rights Watch
Amnesty International
SBS Amharic
BBC News Amharic
DW Amharic
At least 37 Orthodox Christians were killed and churches burned during coordinated attacks in Ethiopia's East Arsi Zone between 30 May and 1 June 2026.