Killing in Begi, West Wollega (1 Mar 2024)
- Ref
- OHRM-2024-0041
- Date of incident
- Zone
- West Wollega
Waaqeffannaa followers killed by Muslim extremists The Western Centre of the Waaqeffannaa Religion Followers Association reported the killing of two followers of the traditional Oromo monotheist religion, on 1 March. In Tullu Bandara village in Begi district, West Wallega, the Wayu (leader of the Galma), Muhad Abera, unable to run because of a deformed leg, and a woman follower (Waaqeffattu), Anniyyaa/Ayantu Kawaja, were killed with ‘knives/swords’. They were then covered in oil and set on fire, together with the village Waaqeffannaa Worship Hall, the Galma Tullu Waddessa, which was completely destroyed.
Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 65 (2024-03-14), p.15. https://oromiasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/OSG-Report-65-14-March-2024.pdf