Detention by government forces in West Arsi (5 Apr 2025)
- Ref
- OHRM-2025-0257
- Date of incident
- Zone
- West Arsi
Over 30 were arrested on 5 April from Iguu, Shambadoo and Gorbati villages in Jaju district and several from Heela Akkiya and other villages in Martii district two days later. Two priests and a woman were detained on 9 April in a military camp in Honqolo Wabe district, Arsi. Ten, including an elderly man, a pregnant woman and children, were detained in Sirka district, Arsi, 12 April, and cash demanded for their release.
Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.30. https://oromiasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/OSG-Report-70-24-June-2025.pdf