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140 Civilians Killed in Ethiopia by Gunmen from South Sudan

HeadlineApr 18, 2016

Ethiopian officials say more than 140 civilians died after gunmen from South Sudan opened fire on Friday in the border region of Gambela. The region is home to thousands of refugees who have fled the ongoing conflict in South Sudan. Officials say the armed men also abducted 39 children. Security forces have killed at least 60 of the attackers.

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