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Arbitrary Detention medium South West Shewa

Detention by government forces in Tole, South West Shewa (27 Dec 2025)

Ref
OHRM-2025-0936
Date of incident
Zone
South West Shewa

On 27 December, Nugusee Galaanaa, a young man from Tulluu Tajii village, Tole district, was taken by government soldiers to Jawaro school in nearby Jawaro Kora village, where he was summarily executed. The body of the popular youngster was left where he fell. Residents described him as non-political. Government forces entered Basi Abukeku village in the same district early next day (28 December), looted many household items and cash, forcing some residents to flee into the forest and imprisoning others who were on their way to church.

Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 72 (2026-03-03), p.19. https://oromiasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/OSG-Report-72-3-March-2026.pdf

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