Disturbing footage reveals peasants’ abuse by officials in Jimma Zone, Oromia; suspects detained
- Ref
- OHRM-2023-0256
- Date of incident
- Zone
- Jimma
Scene captured from the disturbing video in which a group of peasants are subjected to humiliating abuse by officials in Jimma zone, Oromia region. A disturbing footage showing four peasants being abused both verbally and physically, including being ordered to undress, kneel and beaten in front of a crowd of local people, is confirmed to have taken place in Jimma Zone, Gera District, in a special location known as Borcho Deka.
Source: Addis Standard, "News: Disturbing footage reveals peasants’ abuse by officials in Jimma Zone, Oromia; suspects detained", published 2023-07-28. https://addisstandard.com/news-disturbing-footage-reveals-peasants-abuse-by-officials-in-jimma-zone-oromia-suspects-detained/