Killing of 14-year-old sparks protests in Borana zone, Moyale town; residents blame police for death

The killing of a 14-year-old teenager in Moyale town, Borana Zone of Oromia Region, allegedly by “police members” in Shewa Ber kebele, has sparked widespread outrage among residents. The teenager was reportedly shot and killed on Friday, 11 January 2025, by “bullets fired by police forces,” according to local accounts. Protests broke out the following day, with residents marching through the town to demand justice. Protesters alleged that police “opened fire to disperse” the demonstrations, causing injuries to several people.

Source: Addis Standard, "Killing of 14-year-old sparks protests in Borana zone, Moyale town; residents blame police for death", published 2025-01-13. https://addisstandard.com/killing-of-14-year-old-sparks-protests-in-moyale-borana-residents-blame-police-for-death/