Not all Muslims are blowing things up and burning things down but I think it’s about time to drop the extremists tag as though it’s just a few renegades. It seems to be quite prevalent in their culture!
Thousands of Christians Displaced in Ethiopia After Muslim Extremists Torch Churches, Homes
International Christian Concern
Remains of burned down Kale Hiwot church in Asendabo, Ethiopia.
Thousands of Christians have been forced to flee their homes in Western Ethiopia after Muslim extremists set fire to roughly 50 churches and dozens of Christian homes.
At least one Christian has been killed, many more have been injured and anywhere from 3,000 to 10,000 have been displaced in the attacks that began March 2 after a Christian in the community of Asendabo was accused of desecrating the Koran.
The violence escalated to the point that federal police forces sent to the area two weeks ago were initially overwhelmed by the mobs. Government spokesman Shimelis Kemal told Voice of America police reinforcements had since restored order and 130 suspects had been arrested and charged with instigating religious hatred and violence.
Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said the Islamist group Kawarja is believed to have incited the violence.
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