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Two government civil servants killed in drone strike in western Oromia, say resident, relative - Addis Standard
Two local government employees were killed in a drone strike in Ababo Guduru Woreda, Horo Guduru Wollega Zone, western Oromia, on Friday, October 23, according to a resident and a relative of one of the victims who spoke to Addis…
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በሞያሌ ከተማ በተቀሰቀሰ ግጭት የነዋሪዎች ሕይወት ሲጠፋ፣ በርካቶች ወደ ኬንያ ተሰደዱ
በደቡባዊ ኢትዮጵያ ከኬንያ ጋር በሚዋሰነው የሞያሌ ከተማ ለቀናት በዘለቀ ግጭት የሰው ሕይወት መጥፋቱን እና በመቶዎች የሚቆጠሩ ሰዎች ድንበር ተሻግረው ወደ ኬንያ ገብተዋል። በኦሮሚያ እና በሶማሌ ክልል መካከል የይገባኛል ጥያቄ በሚነሳበት የከተማው ክፍል ውስጥ በተሰቀለ ሰንደቅ ዓላማ ምክንያት የተቀሰቀሰው ግጭት በውል ያልታወቁ ሰዎች ሕይወት ጠፍቷል። በሞያሌ ከተማ ተቋማት…
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Borena woreda police commander killed amid escalating Amhara conflict
Inspector Gashaw Kasiye Kebede, commander of the Borena Woreda Police Office in South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, was killed on 10 October while on a law enforcement mission, according to a condolence statement issued by the woreda’s…
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Killing by government forces in South West Shewa (8 Oct 2026)
In Report 72 (p.18), OSG reported being informed that killings had occurred in November 2025 in Dache town, Sodo Dache district, but the informant was unable to provide details. In its annual report for 2025, OLLAA reported that six…
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Chemicals used in gold mining reportedly killing endemic birds and other wildlife in Borena
Local residents in Arsite, Abunu Kebele of Gomole Woreda, near Borena National Park in Ethiopia’s Oromia Region, have raised concerns over the reported deaths of birds and other wildlife following the use of chemicals in informal gold…
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Heavy truck drivers abducted, fuel tankers set fire in West, Wellega
More than eight heavy truck drivers were reportedly abducted and several fuel-laden trucks set fire after armed groups attacked in West Wellega Zone of the Oromia Region on September 6, according to the Ethiopian Heavy Truck Drivers…
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Detention in Horo Guduru Wollega (4 Sep 2026)
It was reported on 4 September that the Director of Qoqoffee High School, Fikadu Nega, had been arrested and detained in Kiramu prison. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.35.…
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Killing by Fano in Horo Guduru Wollega (2 Sep 2026)
The violence is continuing. On 2 September, Elias Indashew, a young man living in Qoqoffee, was killed by Fano Amhara militia. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.35.…
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Killing by government forces in Aira, West Wollega (30 Aug 2026)
Abdii Isa from Aira district, West Wallega, was murdered by government forces on 30 August. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.43.…
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Livestock disease outbreak kills goats, sheep in Borana; residents report mounting losses
Residents in Ethiopia’s Borana Zone, in Oromia regional state, have reported an outbreak of a severe livestock disease affecting goats and sheep in border districts, with some households losing dozens of animals and raising fears of…
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Dragged to War, Priced for Freedom: Political economy of forced conscription in Ethiopia
Recently, reports of forced conscription have resurfaced across several districts of Oromia, notably within the Sheger City zone that encircles the capital, Addis Abeba. Affected families have come forward to allege that young individuals…
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Killing by Fano in East Shewa (28 Aug 2026)
OSG was informed on 28 August of the killing by Fano of two truck drivers on that day or the previous day in Walanciti district. One was named Abusha Olkeba. The name of the other driver Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74…
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Killing by government forces in Bako, West Shewa (28 Aug 2026)
On 28 August, Qajeela Balay, a resident of Bako city, Elfata district, was killed by government forces, according to a report the next day. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.18.…
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Killing in Gola Oda, East Hararghe (26 Aug 2026)
ISS, OSG’s representative in Cairo, reported on 26 August that a young boy, Jamaal Kaliifaa, was shot dead by local policeman, Ahmed Sheikh, at 5.30 pm on 25 August in Tulaa Minoo village, Gola Oda district, East Hararge. ISS was unsure…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription by Fano in Gida Ayana, East Wollega (24 Aug 2026)
A young woman, Robe Bekele, was abducted by Fano forces from Gida Ayana district on the day of the violence in Tulu Leenca or the day after, as reported on 24 August. Her family was ordered to pay two million birr to secure her release.…
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Killing by Fano in Horo Guduru Wollega (20 Aug 2026)
It was reported on 20 August that about 27 had been killed by Fano and 11 vehicles destroyed by fire in this latest upsurge in violence. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.35.…
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MSF expands healthcare response in Oromia’s Wollega zones amid critical service gaps
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has launched a comprehensive primary and secondary healthcare support program in Ethiopia’s East and West Wollega zones, seeking to restore access to essential…
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Killing by Fano in Nekemte, East Wollega (19 Aug 2026)
Amanuel Dhufera Seda was killed while being transported in an ambulance. He was being taken to Nekemte city. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.34.…
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Killing by Fano in Gida Ayana, East Wollega (19 Aug 2026)
Most of the killings on 19 August occurred when Fano went on the rampage, burning and killing in Tulu Leenca, (Leenca mountain – a kebele and rural area in Gida Ayana district). The International Oromo Women’s Organization (IOWO) and…
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Killing by Fano in Abe Dongoro, Horo Guduru Wollega (19 Aug 2026)
Abee Dongoroo district was the scene of gruesome butchery by Fano at the beginning of March, when at least 50 unarmed villagers, including an infant, several women, elderly and infirm individuals were killed (OSG Report 73, pp.40-43).…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription in Guto Gida, East Wollega (17 Aug 2026)
Forced conscription Forced conscription has been reported ‘from almost every district across Oromia’ and was specifically recorded by ONM from Guto Gida district in June, Nunnu Qumba and Digga districts in July and in Sibu Sire district…
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Detention in Jimma (17 Aug 2026)
There were 27 incidents reported in June alone. A late report, on 17 August, included four detained the previous day in … Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.38.…
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Killing by government forces in Bako, West Shewa (17 Aug 2026)
OSG Report 73, pp.6-7, https://oromiasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/OSG-Report-73-12June-2026.pdf Maskalo Merdasa, a student in Bako Tibe district, was killed and his friend Addisu Mari arrested by government security…
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Killing in Gefersa, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (14 Aug 2026)
Geremu Bobo was killed at Gefersa Burayu in Shaggar city during the evening of 14 August. He was a civilian who was born in Bilo Boshe district, East Wallega. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.14.…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription in Adama, East Shewa (11 Aug 2026)
Forced conscription in Adama city administration area was used as an opportunity for extortion (reported by ONM on 11 August). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.23.…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription by government forces in Adama, East Shewa (11 Aug 2026)
In the administrative district of Adama city, militia were reported by ONM on 11 August to be demanding 30,000 to 50,000 birr from families to exempt their children from conscription. Armed attacks, cattle theft and denial of land use…
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3 people killed by Fano in Abe Dongoro, Horo Guduru Wollega (10 Aug 2026)
On 10 August, three more civilians were killed in Lomica village, Abee Dongoroo district, Horo Guduru zone, by Fano militia. Only their first names were available. These were Goraashii, Qansii and Gudeta. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG…
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Killing by government forces in Bordode, West Hararghe (9 Aug 2026)
It was reported on 9 August that Ramadan Umar, a 12th grade student from Gumbi Bordode district, West Hararge, was shot dead by when running away from being forcibly conscripted into ENDF. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74…
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Maanguddoon Milishaadhaan Ajjeefame ,ilmaan Isaa Waraanaaf Humnaan Fudhachuu Dhorkuuf Yaaluudhaan.
Mohaammad Umar, jiraataa naannoo kanaa, kaleessa milishaadhaan rasaasaan mataa keessa rukutamee ajjeefame. Milishoonni ilmaan isaa lama humnaan qabanii gara waraanaatti erguuf yaalanii turan. Obbo Mohaammad, "Ijaan utuun arguu ilmaan koo…
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Killing by government forces in Shirka, Arsi (8 Aug 2026)
OSG was informed of the killing of Yusuf Mohammed, on 8 August in Shirka district, Arsi. He was arrested and then killed by government forces. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.49.…
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Killing in Nejo, West Wollega (7 Aug 2026)
Yadesa Lijalem, from Inango Siba Garjo, was killed in Meka, Nejo district, West Wallega, on or just before 7 August. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.43.…
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Killing in Sululta, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (6 Aug 2026)
Former detainee and OFC politician Jawar Mohammed posted on Facebook a recorded interview with Dereje Olana, which was viewed on 6 August. Dereje was from Ada Warabo in Eko Efo Babo village, Sululta district. In the two-minute recorded…
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Barataa Taajuu Jamaal Ahmed Milishaan Harka Cabsan
Harargee Bahaa/Goro Gutu Ganda Saphaloo, Mucaan kun, Maqaan isaa, Barataa Taajuu Jamaal Ahmed jedhama, Barataa Mana Barumsa sadarkaa 2ffaa Shek-Bakrii Saphaloo, kan boqonnaaf maati bira jiru, Milishaan Gocha Suukanneessaan harka…
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Detention in West Hararghe (5 Aug 2026)
On 5 August, 14-year old youths Bishri Mohammed, Yasin Kamali and Mirqansa were detained in Malka Balo district, West Hararge, for refusing conscription (ONM). Three more youngsters were ‘taken for war’ on 1 September in West Hararge:…
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Killing in Meta Robi, West Shewa (4 Aug 2026)
OSG was informed on 4 August of the killing of Ajjama Dhuguma, a teacher in Meta Robi district. His body was discarded in a ditch. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.17.…
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Yuusuf Muhaammad Dhimma Nageenyaa Gandaatiin fi Milishaadhaan Ajjeefame
Godina Arsii, Aanaa Sirkaa, Ganda Hanuu fi Jawwee keessatti, halkan 8/4/2026, gara sa'aatii 5:00tti, nama Yuusuf Muhaammad jedhamu mana isaatii ajjeefame. Namni gochaa kana raawwate Muhaammad Sultii kan jedhamu, dhimma nageenya gandaa…
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Killing by police in Dera, North Shewa (3 Aug 2026)
OSG was informed of the killing of four Oromo youths in Dera city on 3 August. They were taken from the police station and executed. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.15.…
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Killing by government forces in Jarso, East Hararghe (2 Aug 2026)
Bahar Umare, from Jarso district, East Hararge, was killed by government forces during the evening of 2 August. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.25.…
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Disappearance in Chancho, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (1 Aug 2026)
It was reported on 1 August that Nagaash Tolaa was detained in Chancho, a town in Sululta district, on 18 April 2024 and disappeared in detention. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.15.…
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Farmers allege rising Arjo-Dhidheessa Dam reservoir caused flooding, damaged homes and crops; district says probe underway
Residents of Borracha District in Bunno Beddelle Zone, Oromia Region, say water impounded by the Arjo-Dhidheessa Dam reservoir has inundated farmland, destroyed homes and crops, and displaced hundreds of families, while district…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription in Dodola, West Arsi (31 Jul 2026)
ONM reported on 31 July that in urban areas like Dodola, West Arsi, residents were forced to make payments for ‘municipal development and social programs’ and heavy fees were being imposed on ‘local horse-cart operators, three-wheeler…
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Killing in Kellem Wollega (31 Jul 2026)
Merera Girma was killed in front of his family in Yemalogi Walal district, Qellem, on 31 July. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.43.…
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Killing by government forces in Ameya, South West Shewa (31 Jul 2026)
Three young men, Gidoo Dirriba, Nagaa Mulunaa and another whose name was not known to ONM, were taken from their homes in Amaya district after being accused of being OLA supporters, an allegation denied by their neighbours. They were…
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Killing by Fano in Horo Guduru Wollega (30 Jul 2026)
Four other killings by Fano militia were reported in late July and early August. An elderly man, Gemechu Fayisa, in Qoqoffee kebele, Kiramu district, was killed on 30 July. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.33.…
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Killing by government forces in Guto Gida, East Wollega (30 Jul 2026)
Father of four, Fikadu Sambato, of Kenafi village, Guto Gida district, was killed by government security forces on 30 July. The innocent farmer was accused of having ties with OLA, which was untrue. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG…
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Renewed Oromia-Sidama border clashes leave several dead, school burned, crops destroyed as residents question peace efforts
Renewed clashes along the border between East Guji Zone of Oromia Region and East Sidama Zone of Sidama Region have left at least 10 people dead, dozens injured, and thousands displaced, residents from both sides told Addis Standard,…
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Killing in Begi, West Wollega (29 Jul 2026)
Young veterinary doctor, Hamza Musa, was killed on 29 July in Qarbacho village, Begi district, West Wallega. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.43.…
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2 people detained by government forces in Lugo, East Wollega (29 Jul 2026)
Two farmers were detained by government forces in Lugo kebele, Wayu Tuqa district, when Fano militia attacked the government soldiers who were holding them and took them away on 29 July. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74…
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Local rights group says 432 civilians killed in targeted attacks on Orthodox Christians in East Arsi since 2021; thousands displaced
The Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO) says at least 432 civilians and four local militia members have been killed in armed attacks across the East Arsi Zone of Oromia Region since 2021/2022 (2014 E.C.), documenting what it describes…
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Killing by government forces in Dawo, South West Shewa (28 Jul 2026)
The owner of a small shop in Dawo district, a young man named Abera Banti, was arrested and killed by government forces on 28 July, and the contents of his shop stolen. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.20.…