Oromia residents report widespread forced conscription, allege detentions, ‘extortion’ by gov’t forces
- Ref
- OHRM-2024-0419
- Date of incident
- Zone
- East Shewa
Residents from various parts of the Oromia region have reported a significant increase in forced conscription for military training, with government security forces allegedly targeting youth across the region. A mother from Adama City, speaking anonymously for her safety, recounted an incident involving her 17-year-old son, Tedla Hirigo, who was detained on 11 November, 2024. She explained that her son was apprehended by police while street vending in the city.
Source: Addis Standard, "Oromia residents report widespread forced conscription, allege detentions, ‘extortion’ by gov’t forces", published 2024-11-20. https://addisstandard.com/oromia-residents-report-widespread-forced-conscription-allege-detentions-extortion-by-govt-forces/