Detention by government militia in West Arsi (29 Mar 2026)
- Ref
- OHRM-2026-0254
- Date of incident
- Zone
- West Arsi
On 29 March, at least 64 villagers from Digaluu Arraabbii, in Digaluu and Xiichoo district, Arsi, were beaten and detained because some of their children were reportedly members of OLA. ONM supplied names of 25, many of whom were from six families. Detention, beating and looting of property were reported also from other villages in the district. ONM reported on 4 April that government militia in Qobboo Lamaanii, Shaallaa district, West Arsi, were extorting money and land for sowing grain from residents. Money was being taken to rebuild dilapidated militia offices and even homes of militia members.
Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.64. https://oromiasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/OSG-Report-73-12-June-2026.pdf