Press Release: The Massacre of May 2008
WAFIDO.org - June 26, 2008

Between May 16 and 31, 2008, 400 Oromo infant, children, women and men were slaughtered by Gumuz citizens of the Region of Beneshangul. For centuries, Gumuz and Oromo peoples had lived together in peace. All Oromos believe that Gumuz people were motivated and moved by non-Gumuz people. Some force outside of these two people must have played this heinous role to cause conflict between otherwise peaceful peoples.

In about two weeks, innocent people were mowed down. Pregnant women were slaughtered and their bodies strewn around. Arms and breasts were severed. Men were murdered and their heads were beheaded. There bodies were strewn in the jungle. Women and little girls were repeatedly raped. Hyenas ate dead bodies. Read More.