Gawa Qanqa massacre
November 2020 school attack in West Wolega Zone of Oromia Region in Ethiopia
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On November 2nd, 2020, allegedly a group of up to 60 gunmen attacked a schoolyard in the village of Gawa Qanqa[3] in the Guliso District of West Welega Zone in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia, killing 32-54 people. The state-run Ethiopian Human Rights Commission said the attack had targeted people of the Amhara ethnic group.[4] 200 people were gathered by an armed group for a meeting and then were shot at by the armed group.[5] Soldiers had reportedly left the area hours before the attack. The Oromia Regional Government blamed the Oromo Liberation Army for the attack,[2] who denied responsibility.[citation needed] Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed denounced the attack and promised a thorough investigation.[5] Ethnic violence has increased since he took office.[1]
Gawa Qanqa, West Welega Zone, Ethiopia
| Gawa Qanqa massacre | |
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| Part of the Oromo conflict | |
  Gawa Qanqa Gawa Qanqa (Ethiopia) | |
| Location | 09°11′53″N 34°52′50″E Gawa Qanqa, West Welega Zone, Ethiopia |
| Date | 2 November 2020 |
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Attack type | |
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| Deaths | 32–54[1][2] |
| Injured | 0 |
| Perpetrators | (Disputed) Ethiopian Government blamed Oromo Liberation Army; OLA denied responsibility |