Killing by government forces in Kellem Wollega (15 Apr 2025)
- Ref
- OHRM-2025-0350
- Date of incident
- Zone
- Kellem Wollega
On 15 April, government soldiers shot dead farmer Birraatuu Dinagdee, a resident of Amuma Alaltu village, Lata Sibu district, West Wallega. The 61 year old father of six was taken to the Baddeessoo area of Amuma Goorgisi villlage, where he was killed and dumped. Abbittii Rufael, a 17 year old, was taken from his family home in Seertum town, Anfilo district, Qellem, and shot dead on 23 April. His body was left for wild animals to devour. He was falsely accused on social media of being linked to OLA.
Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.40. https://oromiasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/OSG-Report-70-24-June-2025.pdf