In Ethiopia, a video of civilians burned alive sparks anger

03 – 12 – 2022

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopian authorities say they will prosecute individuals seen in a gruesome video in which armed men appear to burn at least three people alive.

The video, shared widely on social media since Friday, has sparked anger among many in this country facing war in its northern region as well as ethnic strife in other parts.

The Ethiopian Government Communication Service confirmed that the incident — in which armed men drag and then burn three people in civilian clothing — took place in the Guba area of the northwestern Benishangul-Gumuz region.

“The video that circulated on social media depicts a very gruesome and inhumane act,” it said. “Whatever their motive is, the government will prosecute those who committed the horrible crime.”