Detention by government forces in West Hararghe (1 May 2026)
- Ref
- OHRM-2026-0365
- Date of incident
- Zone
- West Hararghe
On 1 May, Haji Shukuri, a 10th grade school student, was abducted by government forces in the Rahaa area in Shanan Dhugo district of West Hararge and disappeared in custody (ONM). ONM reported that village administrator, Asfaw Mabiratu, was detained in Haqaan Jiraataa kebele, Xuulloo district, West Hararge, on 3 May because he had refused to collect ‘health insurance’ premiums from residents.
Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.36. https://oromiasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/OSG-Report-73-12-June-2026.pdf