Two mosques were blazed in Este town in South Gonder zone of Amhara regional state around 4 pm local time yesterday. Another mosque was attacked and several stores in the town were plundered.
Amhara regional State Islamic Affairs has issued a statement regarding the incident. Sheik Muhammed Hassan, the region’s Islamic Affairs Secretary, told Amhara Mass Media Agency (AMMA) that he does not believe that the incident is motivated by religion.
He rather sees it as a plot by political forces who aim to bring about conflict between people who have been living together in peace and affection irrespective of religious difference.
“Religion is meant to build a country, not to destroy it,” Sheik Mohammed is quoted as saying.
He believes that political forces who failed to bring about chaos exploiting other means are now using religion to create instability.
We will keep you updated with the latest developments and updates from the region.
Halgan Media.
