Armed Attack in Ethiopia's Gurage Zone Kills 16, Abducts Women and Children

An armed attack in Abeshige District, Gurage Zone, Central Ethiopia Regional State, killed at least 16 civilians and abducted over 16 women and children, per residents. The incident highlights ongoing insecurity in the region, though details on perpetrators and motives remain unclear. This attack underscores the fragility of security outside major urban centers in Ethiopia.