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Arbitrary Detention medium West Arsi

Detention in West Arsi (21 Jun 2026)

Ref
OHRM-2026-0555
Date of incident
Zone
West Arsi

On 21 June, the same day as the execution of detainees in Gadab Hasaasaa district, West Arsi (see above), elderly farmers in the district, including twelve named by ONM, were detained on the pretext of their sons being members of OLA. They were held in the same district prison, from where detainees were taken and shot.

Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.49. https://oromiasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/OSG-Report-74-7-September-2026.pdf

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