Killing by government forces in Adaba, West Arsi (27 Mar 2026)
- Ref
- OHRM-2026-0240
- Date of incident
- Zone
- West Arsi
At least100 men, women and children were filmed fleeing from federal soldiers in Adaba district, West Arsi, on 27 March. OSG believes this was part of the same government clearance operation in which Bilaal Ibraahim was killed and others wounded in Garaadilloo kebele (see above). At least three gunshots may be heard during one 80 second video clip which was posted on Facebook, 63 in which the recordist states that federal soldiers were responsible. W1 sent links to this recording and to another 43 second clip,64 in which villagers are seen hurrying away, crying, wailing and calling to God (‘Raabi’).
Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.63. https://oromiasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/OSG-Report-73-12-June-2026.pdf