Detention in Yabelo, Borena (14 Jan 2026)
- Ref
- OHRM-2026-0027
- Date of incident
- Zone
- Borena
On 14 January, extortionate tax payments of 4,000 birr were demanded from residents in villages including Chorkaasaa, Dhaddiimii and others in Yabelo district, Borana zone, for the ‘second phase of construction of village buildings.’ Those unable to pay, including several women, were arrested.
Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 72 (2026-03-03), p.49. https://oromiasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/OSG-Report-72-3-March-2026.pdf