Killing by government militia in Adama, East Shewa (20 May 2026)
- Ref
- OHRM-2026-0416
- Date of incident
- Zone
- East Shewa
Whether this atrocity was committed by ‘Government OLA’ or by outlawed rogue OLA fighters is not known. Genuine OLA does not condone violence against innocent civilians. The killing of Waqjira Waqshum in Adama city on 20 May was briefly reported in OSG Report 73 (p.28). ONM later wrote that he was executed ‘in broad daylight,’ shot in the head at close range by a militia member named Addisuu Bakkuu, because he had refused to give …
Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.21. https://oromiasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/OSG-Report-74-7-September-2026.pdf