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Arbitrary Detention medium East Shewa

Milo Urgessa, brother of late Batte Urgessa, remains detained despite court release order, says family member

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OHRM-2024-0282
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East Shewa

The brother of the late Batte Urgessa, Milo, remains incarcerated despite a court order for his release, a family member disclosed to Addis Standard . According to the source, who spoke to Addis Standard on the condition of anonymity, Milo Urgessa, a father of two, was arrested on 11 April, 2024, following the funeral service for his brother Batte, who had served as a political officer for the opposition party, the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF).

Source: Addis Standard, "Milo Urgessa, brother of late Batte Urgessa, remains detained despite court release order, says family member", published 2024-07-18. https://addisstandard.com/milo-urgessa-brother-of-late-batte-urgessa-remains-detained-despite-court-release-order-says-family-member/

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