St. Arsema Monastery drone strike

Saint Arsema Monastery drone strike
Part of Amhara conflict
LocationAbbay Giyorgis St. Arsema Unity Monastery, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Date22 July 2026
Attack type
Drone strike
Deaths8 reported
InjuredSeveral reported
VictimsClergy members and worshippers

The Saint Arsema Monastery drone strike was a reported drone attack on the Abbay Giyorgis St. Arsema Unity Monastery in Ethiopia's Amhara Region on 22 July 2026. The attack reportedly killed eight members of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church community and injured others, causing damage to the monastery complex.[1]

Event

The drone strike targeted the Abbay Giyorgis St. Arsema Unity Monastery in the South Wollo Zone of Ethiopia's Amhara Region during the ongoing Amhara conflict. Reports stated that the victims included churchmen and other members of the religious community who were present at the monastery.[1][2]

The attack caused damage to buildings within the historic monastery complex. Religious organizations described the incident as a serious loss for the Ethiopian Orthodox community and expressed concern over the destruction of a religious site.[3]

Reactions

The World Council of Churches condemned the reported drone strike, expressing sorrow over the deaths and injuries and calling for the protection of civilians and places of worship during armed conflicts.[2]

Christian organizations also condemned the attack and highlighted the impact of violence on Ethiopia's religious communities and cultural heritage.[4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Drone strike kills eight churchmen in Ethiopia's Amhara region". APA News.
  2. 1 2 "WCC General Secretary condemns deadly drone strike on monastery in Ethiopia's Amhara Region". World Council of Churches.
  3. ↑ "Attack on the ancient monastery of Saint Arsema: Buildings may be destroyed and lives broken, but our faith in Christ remains". Catholic Daily.
  4. ↑ "Deadly attack on Ethiopian monastery condemned". Christian Today.
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