All documented incidents
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Killing in Nejo, West Wollega (26 Sep 2025)
Father of three, Balina Atomsa, was shot dead in Gida Marami village, Nejo district, West Wallega, at night on 26 September. Two of his neighbours, martial arts teacher Gemechis Ayana and father of two Biranu Lelisa were shot and injured…
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Detention by government forces in East Hararghe (26 Sep 2025)
ONM reported on 26 September that force and imposed economic hardship were driving ENDF recruitment, at least in Jaarso district, East Hararge, where ‘the imperial forces are tracking youths and young men in all villages . . . , detaining…
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Sheger FM journalists released after more than 20 days in detention
Sheger FM Radio announced that its journalists, editor Tigist Zerihun and reporter Mintamer Tsegaw, were released on 24 September 2025 after spending more than 20 days in detention. Their release followed a ruling by the Federal Supreme…
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Killing by government forces in Chiro, West Hararghe (25 Sep 2025)
Many properties were burned down, including those belonging to six named by ONM. On 25 September, a 12 year-old girl, Caalee Jamaal Umar, was shot dead by government soldiers in Reere village, Ciro district, West Hararge. She had been…
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Federal Supreme Court upholds lower court’s ruling granting bail to Sheger FM journalists
The Federal Supreme Court has upheld a ruling by the Federal High Court Lideta Criminal Bench granting the release on bail of Sheger FM journalists, who have been detained for more than two weeks on allegations of incitement-related…
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Torture / ill-treatment in East Wollega (24 Sep 2025)
ONM wrote regarding detentions in Horo Bulluq district on 24 September. After the detainees were beaten in the barracks they were threatened ‘If any of you establish relations with the OLA/OLF in the future, we will shoot you without…
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Killing in Dugda, East Shewa (24 Sep 2025)
Tolaa Foollee, was killed in Waldaa Maqdalaa village, Dugda district, two months after Tolaa Guutaa, on 24 September (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.15.…
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Killing by government forces in West Wollega (22 Sep 2025)
A man, known only as Asman, who had been mentally ill for over 10 years, was killed in his home by government forces on 22 September, when they attacked the village of Lalo Noora … Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20),…
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6 people killed in West Hararghe (22 Sep 2025)
ONM reported on 22 September that a mother of six, Mrs Halima Matoo Odaa, who worked ‘day and night’ to care for her children, was shot dead and thrown on the street in Daroo Labuu district, West Hararge, when on her way to Machaara town…
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Detention by government forces in Wara Jarso, North Shewa (22 Sep 2025)
Many were reported detained, including mothers of young families, when ENDF soldiers attacked Wara Jarso on 22 September. At least 28 quintals of corn were burnt and destroyed. Arrests and forced conscription were reported in North Showa…
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Killing by government forces in Guliso, West Wollega (21 Sep 2025)
On 21 September, civilians Dessalegn Olkeba and Misganu Babisho were killed by government forces in Walde village, Guliso district, West Wallega. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.39.…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription by government forces in Sibu Sire, East Wollega (21 Sep 2025)
Forced conscription ‘Many’ youngsters, including five named by ONM, were taken from Burqaa Xaaloo village, Sibu Sire District, East Wallega, as forced conscripts for military training on 21 September. Killings and attacks by Fano As…
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Sheger FM says journalists remain in custody for 17 days despite court-ordered bail
Two journalists from Sheger FM Radio, editor Tigist Zerihun and reporter Mintamr Tsegaw, have remained in Federal Police custody for 17 days despite a court order granting their release on bail, the station said. The Federal Police…
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Killing in West Wollega (20 Sep 2025)
Eba Bulti, a student in Nekemte, East Wallega, was killed in his family home in Bodji Cokorsa district, West Wallega, on 20 September. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.39.…
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Homes / property burned or looted by government forces in West Arsi (20 Sep 2025)
ONM wrote on 20 September that villagers from Cabbii Qaammee and Laaftoo Rifeenso in Shanan Kolu district were ‘suffering from the sun and the rain’ and living in ‘very difficult conditions’ after ENDF looted their villages and burnt them…
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Killing by Fano in Lugo, East Wollega (19 Sep 2025)
On 19 September, in an attack on Lugo town in Guto Gida district, East Wallega, a five-year old boy, Miikii Habtamu Sambato, and the head of the town ‘land administration’ and father of two, Girma, were shot and killed by Fano. The…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription in Deder, East Hararghe (19 Sep 2025)
Residents of Baraka village, Shanan Dhugo district, West Hararge, told ONM ‘They demand money from us every day. We don't have anything to eat or live on. We don’t know who to appeal to for solutions. So please be our voice and spread our…
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Homes / property burned or looted by government forces in Fentale, East Shewa (19 Sep 2025)
Looting of livestock was part of the ENDF search and destroy operations in Dheebitii, Haroo Qarsaa and other villages in Fantale district on 19 September. ONM reported that a large military presence in the district was threatening the…
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Killing in Nole Kaba, West Wollega (18 Sep 2025)
Three young men, Mokonnin Moosisa, Faxxanee Abdataa and one other, were accused of having links to OLA (which was denied by their neighbours) and shot dead in Didu Qocee village, Nole Kaba district, West Wallega, on 18 September (ONM).…
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Killing in Chiro, West Hararghe (18 Sep 2025)
Mume Abdi, in his fifties, was threatened and severely beaten. A wave of killings and destruction in Ciro district, West Hararge, was reported by ONM on 18 September to have taken place in the previous few days. The following were taken…
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Detention by government forces in West Arsi (18 Sep 2025)
When naming long-term detainees in Sudee district police station, including many children, on 18 September, ONM reported that sums of 30-50,000 birr were being paid to secure their release from detention. This is only one of many ways by…
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Sexual violence by government forces in Illu Aba Bor (17 Sep 2025)
Rahima Kadir, a young woman who was within a week of getting married, from Coqorsa and Doyu villages, Alge Sache district, Illubabor, was abducted and raped by ENDF soldiers in early September. After being raped, she was shot dead and her…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government forces in Gidami, Kellem Wollega (17 Sep 2025)
Abbuushaa Dagguu, a 13 year-old in Qumbaabi village, Gidami district, Qellem Wallega, died on 17 September, six days after being severely beaten by government soldiers, when celebrating Ethiopian New Year (ONM). Source: Oromia Support…
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Homes / property burned or looted by Fano in East Wollega (17 Sep 2025)
ONM wrote that Fano ‘operated in villages such as: Illaamuu, Gurraa, Dinkii, Jarmammee Dabbii, Oofii, Shakkitaa and Goda on September 17 and forcibly looted three thousand birr and some quintals of grain.’ Source: Oromia Support Group,…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription by Fano in Agamsa, Horo Guduru Wollega (17 Sep 2025)
The attacks continued. Youth, Garree Tarrafaa, was abducted by Fano in Agamsa town, Amuru district, on 17 September and shot in the leg. ONM reported he was in Agamsa hospital. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20),…
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Detention in West Arsi (17 Sep 2025)
The elderly and young children are among those detained. Thirty children were reported on 17 September to have been detained in Doyee, Abbaasaa Gorobaa village, Martii district, threatened with being killed if they did not reveal where…
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Killing by government forces in West Arsi (17 Sep 2025)
A well-respected local community leader and family head, Mahammad Amin, who had been ‘contacted by the regime many times’ because of his pride in being an Oromo, from Cabbii Qaammee village, Shanan Kolu district, was killed by ENDF on 17…
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6 people killed by Oromia special forces in Chinaksen, East Hararghe (16 Sep 2025)
More than six people were killed and several others wounded in clashes between Somali Regional special forces (the Liyu Police) and Oromo residents in Cinaaksan district of East Hararge on 16 September, according to several sources…
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Killing in West Hararghe (15 Sep 2025)
A secondary school teacher named Mohammed Umar Ibrahim was taken from his house in Mi’esso district, West Hararge, at 8.00 pm on 15 September, badly beaten and taken away by security forces. His family have been unable to locate him and…
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Homes / property burned or looted by government forces in West Hararghe (Sep 2025)
Burning and looting of properties by ENDF hit West Hararge in September. Killings, beating and arrests accompanied the attacks. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.24.…
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7 people detained by government militia in Agamsa, Horo Guduru Wollega (15 Sep 2025)
ONM reported the theft also of money in some incidents. In Siifaa Battee village, Bosat district, 10,000 birr was taken from a mother of two on 15 September. More than 55,000 birr and the contents of whole shops were taken from Agamsa…
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Killing by government militia in Lata Sibu, West Wollega (14 Sep 2025)
On 14 September, 20 year-old Gaddis Indaargee was killed in Sombo Sadan Giittan village, Lata Sibu district, West Wallega, by a government militia man (named by ONM). ONM and it was reported that four residents of Talamso Dambi village,…
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Killing by government forces in Sayo, Kellem Wollega (14 Sep 2025)
A 7th grade student, 17 year-old Abdii Amaaree died after being shot by government forces while playing pool with his friends on 14 September in Taabor village, Sayo district, Qellem Wallega (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report…
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Sexual violence in Horo Guduru Wollega (14 Sep 2025)
Farmer, Baqqana Qalbeessa, from the area of Boobee in Oda Buluq village, Horo Buluq district, Horo Guduru, was killed, and his wife, Aragguu Fantahun, raped on 14 September. Although he was accused of being connected to OLA/OLF, he was…
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3 people killed in Gindeberet, West Shewa (14 Sep 2025)
On 14 September, three civilians were reportedly killed in Gindeberet district: Bulti Negash Soresa Wayessa and … Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.12.…
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Killing by government forces in West Wollega (13 Sep 2025)
During the night of 13 September, Girma Asfew was killed by government security forces in Dale village, Leta Sibu district, West Wallega. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.39.…
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Detention in West Arsi (13 Sep 2025)
The detainees included farmers who were imprisoned after being tricked into attending a ‘community meeting’ in Martii district, Arsi, on 13 September, four of whom were named by ONM. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71…
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Killing in West Arsi (13 Sep 2025)
ONM reported that one child was killed and two others injured when they were playing with a land-mine in Teroo Dastaa village, Dodoota district, Arsi, on 13 September. Hawwii Muusaa died and her brothers, Ibraahim and Aamiin Muusaa were…
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Sexual violence by government forces in Amuru, Horo Guduru Wollega (12 Sep 2025)
ONM that on 12 September, marauding ENDF troops came to the village when celebrating Ethiopian New Year. They ‘looted the people . . . and raped the girls and mothers of the area.’ Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20),…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription by government forces in Dugda, East Shewa (11 Sep 2025)
There were reports of the forced conscription of youngsters from villages in Dugda district on 11 September, including Walda Qal’ina, which had been subjected to several attacks in preceding weeks and months. Parents of those who later…
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Detention in Borena (10 Sep 2025)
An elderly couple, whose offspring included suspected OLA fighters, were reported detained on 10 September. Adole Kundhe, aged 90, and his wife Sabo Jilo, were taken to prison from their home in Hardo village, Liban district, Borana.…
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Homes / property burned or looted in Adama, East Shewa (9 Sep 2025)
As in other areas, homes of families of OLA members are particularly targeted for burning and looting but accusations are indiscriminate. The home, with all contents, of respected farmer, Nura Badhaso, was destroyed on 9 September in…
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Sexual violence by government forces in Horo Guduru Wollega (8 Sep 2025)
ONM wrote ‘There are more than 20 girls among the political prisoners, who are being carried to the toilet, unable to cope with the crimes of rape, severe fever and severe beatings.’ Arrests intensified in and around the capital in August…
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Killing by government forces in Kellem Wollega (7 Sep 2025)
Amaanu'el Naggasaa Atoomsaa, a 17 year-old in Lalisa Komis village, Qiltu Kara district, was severely beaten and then killed by security forces on 7 September (ONM). His father, Naggasaa Atoomsaa, and neighbour Lallafaa Qabata were robbed…
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Displacement by Fano in East Wollega (7 Sep 2025)
Cattle were driven away by Fano forces, as reported on 7 September, and people were displaced from the area, as reported on 6 September. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.34.…
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Torture / ill-treatment in West Guji (6 Sep 2025)
The detention of more family members of young men assumed to have joined OLA forces was reported by ONM on 6 September. Four villagers of Dibbee Qongaa in Galana district, West Guji, were named. These ‘peaceful residents who were not…
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Killing by government forces in Begi, West Wollega (6 Sep 2025)
Commercial activity is stunted or absent throughout southwest Oromia. In Begi district, as in several districts of West Wallega, the army presence ‘deployed from different camps to people’s homes every day . . . is preventing civilians…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription in Adama, East Shewa (6 Sep 2025)
Earlier, on 6 September, eight people from Alaagaa Duree town in Jaju district of Arsi zone were detained near Nura Asee village, Bosat district, where they had travelled to attend a funeral. They were surrounded by security forces when…
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Detention in Gelan, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (4 Sep 2025)
Violence and confinement to ‘dark cells’ in Abba Samuel Political prisoners in the federal prison in Caffee Tumaa, ‘Abba Samuel’ prison compound, in Galan in the south of the Finfinnee Special Zone, were reportedly attacked on 4…
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Over 25 killed in armed attack in Horo Guduru Wollega Zone; residents, MP accuse Fano militants
Residents of Abe Dongoro district in Horo Guduru Wollega zone, Oromia region, told Addis Standard that more than 25 people were killed and 21 others remain missing in an armed attack by Fano militants on Friday, 29 August 2025. Geremu…