Torture / ill-treatment by government forces in Gawo Qebe, Kellem Wollega (21 Apr 2026)
- Ref
- OHRM-2026-0339
- Date of incident
- Zone
- Kellem Wollega
Often, the motive is simple theft, as when Abdulsamad Hasan, a farmer in Gaba Sambata, Begi district, West Wallega, was beaten and robbed of his trade goods by local government militia on 21 April. Or taking goods can be a means of extorting money. When motorcycles belonging to Jaafar Jilo and Jabir Ahamad in Gawo Qebe district, Qellem Wallega, were taken by government soldiers on 9 May, the soldiers demanded 15,000 birr for the return of each of them.
Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.57. https://oromiasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/OSG-Report-73-12-June-2026.pdf