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Torture & Ill-treatment high East Wollega

Torture / ill-treatment by police in Guto Gida, East Wollega (8 Jan 2026)

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OHRM-2026-0008
Date of incident
Zone
East Wollega

Forced conscription, unless large sums are paid for release, was one of the reasons for detaining and beating five youths in Guto Gida district on 8 January, followed by their transfer to the district police station three days later.

Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 72 (2026-03-03), p.38. https://oromiasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/OSG-Report-72-3-March-2026.pdf

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