TPLF converted Churches and Mosques into military camps

Woldiya City, capital of North Wollo Zone, Amhara region

ADDIS ABABA, DECEMBER 29, 2021 – When the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) fighters occupied Woldiya city for five months, it converted Churches and Mosques into military camps where they would also prepare their food, said Haji Aligaz, Secretary of North Wollo Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council, when he spoke to Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA) journalists.

“Places of worship should be respected. Mosques should be respected. Churches should be respected. But they don’t know the meaning of respect and hence couldn’t honor the place. That is why they desecrated Mosques and Churches”, said Haji Aligaz.

Haji Aligaz, Secretary of North Wollo Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council

Haji Aligaz said the terrorists have burnt Holy Scriptures and materials used at the places of worship. He also said they have beaten people inside the places of worship. They turned made many respectable people handicaps, he said.

“We thought they were humans when we went to the Mosques. But they were far from being human. They inflicted grave humiliation upon us”, said Haji Aligaz.

Nevertheless, Haji Aligaz also mentioned the bravery of religious leaders like Archbishop Abune Ermias who risked their lives to save the lives of others.

“I want to mention the great contribution of Abune Ermias who served as the father of not just Orthodox Christians but also for Muslims and Protestant Christians at this desperate hour.”, said Haji.

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