ADDIS ABABA (Halbeeg News) – The Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has condemned the attacks on four mosques in Amhara region.
State-affiliated Fana Broadcasting Corporate reported Saturday a number of mosques had been attacked and that “other properties were destroyed” in Mota town, more than 350 kilometres (217 miles) north of the capital, Addis Ababa.
“Attempts by extremists to breakdown our rich history of religious tolerance and coexistence have no place in the new prosperity focused Ethiopia,” said Abiy, this year’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate, in a statement posted to his Facebook and Twitter accounts.
“I condemn such acts of cowardice and call upon all peace loving Ethiopians to draw upon our deep knowledge of coexistence and our reservoir of respect.”
In a Facebook post, Getnet Yirsaw, the Amhara state spokesman said five people who allegedly burnt down four mosques were arrested.
“Five people who are suspected of leading and organising the attacks have now been arrested,” he said.
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