7 people killed by government forces in West Arsi (28 Mar 2026)
- Ref
- OHRM-2026-0247
- Date of incident
- Zone
- West Arsi
- Number of people affected
- 7
Two teenage brothers, Gandisoo Kulluu Abbaay and Galatoo Kulluu Abbaay, aged 16 and 17, were shot dead on 28 March when government soldiers entered the village of Heeban Dhuubboo in Munessa district, Arsi. The soldiers asked for their names and killed them together at a location called Hongee in the village, claiming their brother was a member of OLA. Their bodies were thrown on the road. Seven other residents were arrested and taken to an unknown location. Many others were driven from their homes (ONM).
Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.61. https://oromiasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/OSG-Report-73-12-June-2026.pdf