All documented incidents
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Killing in Dugda, East Shewa (27 Nov 2025)
OLLAA, in its annual report for 2025,42 attributed three civilian killings to OLA. These were not confirmed by OSG informants: Babo Dadhi, aged 40, and Sisay Habatamu, aged 33, from Mallima Bari kebele, Bora district were killed on 27…
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Killing by Fano in Jimma Arjo, East Wollega (26 Nov 2025)
Addis Standard reported the killing of an Oromia Region prosecutor and the abduction of three others on 26 November. Negasse Kebede was shot dead and prosecutors Alemayehu Mesele, Addisu Legesse and Yirgalem Mitiku were kidnapped when an…
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Killing by government forces in West Shewa (24 Nov 2025)
On 24 November government soldiers killed a young man named Dalasaa Tarrafaa Dhaabasaa in Qorroo Qarsaa village of Dirree Incinnii district. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 72 (2026-03-03), p.17.…
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Killing in Uraga, Guji (23 Nov 2025)
In a crackdown on civilians protesting about deforestation by ‘investors’ in Raya Boda kebele, (in Uraga or ‘Soraa’ district, according to different reports), Guji zone, many were detained and four were killed on 23 November according to…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription in North Shewa (23 Nov 2025)
In North Showa, it was reported on 23 November that young boys and girls were gathered in Salale town after being subjected to forced conscription for the government’s war effort in Tigray and Eritrea. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG…
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Detention in Madda Walabu, Bale (22 Nov 2025)
There were at least seven reports of detention of innocent civilians within the three months since Report 71, including the report on 22 November that ‘Mushe’ a student at Madda Walabu university in Robe, Bale, had been imprisoned.…
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Killing by government forces in Chiro, West Hararghe (21 Nov 2025)
It was reported that Mohamed Hussein Abdulla (Daakaa) was shot dead by local government militia on his farm in Madhicho village, Chiro district, West Hararge on 21 November. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 72 (2026-03-03), p.32.…
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Killing by government forces in West Arsi (18 Nov 2025)
ONM reported on 18 November that security officials and military commanders from ‘Southeast to Southwest, Salamoon Abaatee and Alamuu Simee’ had met with district officials from ‘Collee, Gunaa, Martii, Jajuu, Asakoo, Shanan Kooluuu,…
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6 people killed in Habro, West Hararghe (16 Nov 2025)
Six young men were summarily executed in Danse village, Habro district, West Hararge, on or shortly before 16 November. They were named: Nure Abdurahman Dursa Mohammed Najjib Hussen Nasir Hamido Muktar Mohammed … Source: Oromia Support…
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Detention in Bule Hora, West Guji (Nov 2025)
Youths were arrested en masse and property, especially coffee, was looted from Bule Hora, Qarcaa, Birbirsa Kojowa and ‘many other districts’ in West Guji zone in mid-November. Residents reported losing their means of living in villages…
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Killing by government forces in Dhas, Borena (15 Nov 2025)
Somali Region Special Forces, the ‘Liyyu police,’ were stated by ONM to have ‘taken over the duty’ of ENDF and other government forces in Oromia Region and were responsible for killing one farmer and seriously wounding another who were…
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Killing by government forces in Dugda, East Shewa (15 Nov 2025)
Farmers, Sheikh Adam Mamme and Gishuu Ibroo, were the two killed. At least 20 others were injured, including: Mahaammad Xilaa Ismaa'el Koree Jamiilaa Amaan Turaa Aliyyii Misraa Xabboo Dassaa Ayyuubaa Raabiyaa Hajjii Noottii Xabboo, Umar…
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Homes / property burned or looted in East Shewa (15 Nov 2025)
Large numbers have been displaced and homes burned down. On 15 November, many residents of Nura Heera village were evicted by agents of the Upper Awash Agro Industrial Company, a branch of MEDROC (a large mining, oil and construction…
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Detention in Deder, East Hararghe (15 Nov 2025)
Usman Aliyi, in Deder, East Hararge, was reported on 15 November to have been detained because his adult sons have joined OLA. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.25.…
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Detention by government forces in Tole, South West Shewa (15 Nov 2025)
Militia and ENDF conflict Killings and detention of militia members by ENDF was reported by ONM from Tummee and Yaayyaa villages in Tole district on 15 November. They were in conflict about sharing out the spoils of exploitation and…
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Crop failure grips East Hararghe after failed rainy seasons, FEWS NET warns of acute food insecurity
Residents of East Hararghe Zone in eastern Ethiopia say that their crops have withered following two consecutive failed rainy seasons, leading to widespread crop loss. The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) has warned that…
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2 people killed by Fano in West Arsi (11 Nov 2025)
ONM reported that two men were killed and others wounded by Fano or fighters masquerading as Fano on 11 November in Boqojjii Mirxii village, Honqooloo Waabee district, Arsi. Farmers were beaten to the ground while harvesting their crops.…
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Killing in West Arsi (11 Nov 2025)
ONM reported other killings in Munessa district, Arsi, on 10 and 11 November. Two residents of Daamuu Dhimbibbaa village, Hirphaa Gammachuu Fayyisaa and Taammiraat Tasammaa Dammaa were taken from their homes in the early hours of the…
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Killing in West Guji (7 Nov 2025)
ONM reported that an elderly man, Gobana Jaboo, was shot dead ‘without reason’ in Dibbee Qongaa village, Galan district, West Guji, on 7 November. He was returning home after milking his cow. The security forces took his milk and drank…
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10 people killed by government forces in West Arsi (6 Nov 2025)
Ten civilians in Arsi and West Arsi were killed by government forces during the night of 6 November. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.20.…
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Killing by government forces in Sayo, Kellem Wollega (5 Nov 2025)
Margaa Fayyisaa was killed by government forces in Sayo district, Qellem, on 5 November. Harun Wama, aged 14, and an unnamed 65 year old man were taken from their homes in Sichalo town, Gawo Qebe district, Qellem, on 18 November 2025 and…
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Killing by government forces in Nekemte, East Wollega (2 Nov 2025)
On 2 November, during a period of intense fighting between the ENDF and ‘the Oromo people’, four villagers in Wasti, Kiramu district, East Wallega, were reported killed: Ayana Fayisa Kafale Defersha Tesfaye Kafale Source: Oromia Support…
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Killing by government forces in Lata Sibu, West Wollega (30 Oct 2025)
A young man named Matiwos was bathing in the river at Amuma Gorgisi village, Lata Sibu district, when he was shot dead by ENDF on 30 October. His body was taken to Gori town on a donkey and dumped near the school compound. When his…
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More than 25 civilians killed in East Arsi zone, Oromia, in October, Orthodox Church says
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) Department of Public Relation said that more than 25 civilians were killed in East Arsi Zone, Oromia regionals state in the month of October alone. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October…
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5 people killed in West Arsi (29 Oct 2025)
According to a report by APA News on 29 October,17 25 followers of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church had been killed in incidents in Arsi throughout October, including five members of one family who were killed on 28 October in…
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Killing in Guto Gida, East Wollega (28 Oct 2025)
Ashenafi Aga, from Alemgena village, Guto Gida district, East Wallega, was killed on 28 October. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.30.…
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Killing by government forces in West Arsi (28 Oct 2025)
Two youths were taken from their homes in Maccituu Lamaanii village, Honqolo Wabe district, Arsi, on 28 October and killed by government forces on the instructions of the local security chief, Abdullah Waqo, according to ONM. The bodies…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription by Fano in East Wollega (26 Oct 2025)
On Sunday 26 October, Fano forces abducted members of the congregation and Rev. Ababe Nemera from the Mekane Yesus church in Anger Aleltu, East Wallega. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.35.…
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Disappearance in Gelana, West Guji (25 Oct 2025)
Gelana Garomsa a software engineer who graduated from Addis Ababa University, was arrested from the Ashewa Meda area of Finfinnee before the Irreecha festival and was reported to have disappeared in custody on 25 October. Source: Oromia…
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Killing in Haro Limu, East Wollega (24 Oct 2025)
Abdoo Mitikkuu father of two, Bariso village, Haro Limu district, East Wallega, was shot dead in his own house on Friday night, 24 October. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.30.…
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Killing by police in West Hararghe (22 Oct 2025)
Falmii Adam was reported killed on 22 October while in police custody in Asebot district, West Hararge. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.23.…
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Killing in Guliso, West Wollega (19 Oct 2025)
On 19 October, Hundesa Oluma, a resident of Dila Gogola village, Guliso district, West Wallega, was arrested and killed. His neighbours, Adam Waltaji and Adunya Wako were arrested. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20),…
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Killing by Fano in Nono, West Shewa (19 Oct 2025)
Local residents told Addis Standard that 29 residents of Allo Dinki village, Nono district, were killed and another two unaccounted for after Fano ‘fighters’ attacked at 8.00 pm on 19 October. Women and children were among the dead after…
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Killing by government forces in East Shewa (19 Oct 2025)
In its report on the killings by Fano forces in Nono district on 19 October, Addis Standard referred to the killing of sixteen civilians, including a six-month old baby in the Qondala locality of Nono district at an unspecified date in…
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Killing by government forces in Gida Ayana, East Wollega (18 Oct 2025)
On 18 October, OSG was informed of the killing by government forces of Firaol Biranu in Gida Ayana district, East Wallega. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.30.…
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Killing by government forces in West Arsi (18 Oct 2025)
On 18 October, OSG was informed of the killing by government forces of Sirkalem Hussen in Adapa, West Arsi. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.20.…
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Killing in Hidhabu Abote, North Shewa (18 Oct 2025)
Nuguse Walelegn was reported killed in Hidhabu Abote district, on 18 October. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.9. https://oromiasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/OSG-Report-71-20-November-2025.pdf
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Killing in West Wollega (14 Oct 2025)
Dasse Fikadu, from Metos village, Haru district, West Wallega, was killed in his home by security forces on 14 October. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.40.…
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Killing by government forces in Burayu, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (12 Oct 2025)
A singer, reported only as ‘Eyoel’, was killed by government forces around Burayu High School, Finfinnee Special Zone, on 12 October. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.8.…
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One killed and two wounded as about 400 Somali regional police attack Cinaaksan villages
Residents said about 400 armed Somali regional police, using police pickups and deployed from the Harooressa police camp, attacked Kaalmaalee and Maloolee kebeles of Cinaaksan woreda from dawn to midday, killing one person and wounding…
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Over 288,000 people reportedly displaced following renewed conflict along the Oromia–Somali region border – UNOCHA
Over 288,000 people have been displaced since July 2025 following renewed inter-communal violence between Oromo and Somali communities along the Oromia–Somali regional border, disrupting a period of relative calm that had held since 2018,…
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Displaced people from West Oromia sheltering in Wag Hemra zone report dire conditions
Displaced people from East Wollega Zone, Oromia region, who have sought refuge near Sekota town in the Wag Hemra Nationality Administration of Amhara region, said they are facing severe hardships, including food shortages. One displaced…
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Killing by government forces in Darimu, Illu Aba Bor (9 Oct 2025)
OSG was informed on 9 October of the killing by government forces of Umar Aribu in Buko Qawwee village, Darimu district, Illubabor. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.40.…
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Killing in North Shewa (8 Oct 2025)
Ayelu Asfew aged 57, was shot dead on 8 October, or shortly before, in Doyo village, ‘Gida Gango’ district, because two of her sons were OLA members. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.9.…
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Detention in Moyale, Borena (7 Oct 2025)
Five were detained in Moyale, the town which straddles the Kenyan border in southern Borana, and named on 7 October: Shoba Tari Huka Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.45.…
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Killing in Dabo Hana, Buno Bedele (7 Oct 2025)
Habtamu Kenesa Bekele was among four students from Ayino village, Dabo Hana district, Buno Bedele zone, who were sharing rented accommodation in Bedele city. The four were taken by security forces on or just before 7 October. Habtamu’s…
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Relative of nine-month pregnant woman killed in Guji Zone reportedly detained
A relative of Suye Kutala, a nine-month pregnant woman allegedly killed by security forces last August in the Guji Zone of the Oromia region, has reportedly been detained, family members and neighbors of the Saba Boru district told Addis…
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Detention in Bishoftu, East Shewa (5 Oct 2025)
It was reported on 5 October that at least 36 were arrested at Bishoftu and at least 12 in Finfinnee during Irreecha celebrations. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.9.…
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Killing by government forces in Dano, West Shewa (27 Sep 2025)
Fufa Debsu and his wife, Ayantu Jaleta, were reported on 27 September to have been killed by government forces in Dano district. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.12.…
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Suspects in Oromia subjected to threats, intimidation and beatings during arrests, interrogations: EHRC
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has reported that suspects in Oromia face threats, intimidation, and beatings during their arrest and interrogation. The findings come from EHRC’s monitoring of suspects’ human rights treatment…