Sexual violence by government forces in Bedele, Buno Bedele (20 May 2025)
- Ref
- OHRM-2025-0474
- Date of incident
- Zone
- Buno Bedele
In Buno Bedele, it was reported on 20 May that three girls, named Asantu, Darartu and Iftu, were taken from Burqaa Barakaa village to Cawwaaqaa district police station of Boolee town and raped. Several women were reportedly raped there previously and pregnancies ensued. On 27 May, at around 11:00 pm in Burqaa Barakaa village, Cawwaaqaa district, Buno Bedele, ENDF soldiers raped a farmer’s wife in her own house. He complained and appealed to the authorities but met only intimidation and threats.
Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.44. https://oromiasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/OSG-Report-70-24-June-2025.pdf