Deadly landslide hits Ethiopia mountain monastery during prayer service
It sent rocks and earth crashing on to those praying at an overnight service, the authorities say.
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"The land above the cave… slid after the heavy rain that lasted throughout the night."
— Dagnachew Azbite , Other
"Many of those who died had gathered to receive the holy water."
— Megabe Hadis Neka Tibeb Ababu , Other
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It sent rocks and earth crashing on to those praying at an overnight service, the authorities say.
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