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UN rights chief denounces Christian-Muslim violence in Ethiopia

The UN rights chief also called for broader action to reconcile communities in Ethiopia, where Muslims make up about a third of the population [File: AFP]

The UN human rights chief has voiced alarm at recent deadly clashes between Muslims and Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia and called on authorities to investigate and bring perpetrators to justice.

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said on Saturday that she was “deeply distressed” by the violence that erupted late last month in northern Ethiopia, reportedly killing at least 30 people and injuring more than 100 others.

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