All documented incidents
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Every published incident, newest first. Open one to read the full record.
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Killing by government forces in Ada Berga, West Shewa (23 Jun 2025)
Ambassaa Gaarradoo and Darajee Gaarradoo, brothers with their own families in Deebisaa Agasaa village, Ada Berga district, were taken from their homes by government security forces on 23 June and ‘shot dead like animals’ (ONM). Source:…
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Killing by Fano in East Wollega (22 Jun 2025)
Gaddafa Bongaasee, was taken from his home in Siree Dorroo village, Kiramu district, East Wallega by Fano militants on 22 June and ‘brutally killed’ (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.33.…
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3 people killed in Begi, West Wollega (21 Jun 2025)
On 21 June, the following three civilians were killed in Shura, Lalistu Lophi village, Begi district (ONM): Suleemaan Kumarraa Raamatallaa Abdullaahii Tashoomaa Buraayyuu Bashaa Mangashaa, a young father, was shot dead at the door of his…
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Killing by Fano in Gida Ayana, East Wollega (21 Jun 2025)
On 21 June, Fano forces attacked Angar Gute, Gida Ayana district, East Wallega, killed Tasfa Dhaba, Fayissa Booboo and ‘Shuumaa’, and two other unidentified persons. They were ‘arrested that evening, taken away, tied their hands together…
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Killing by government forces in East Shewa (21 Jun 2025)
Father of two, Badhoo Dagaagaa, was shot dead on 21 June. Another 15 villagers from Lafesa Garmaji, Bora district, were reported by ONM to have been detained in Afare military camp two days earlier. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG…
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Killing by government forces in Kellem Wollega (19 Jun 2025)
Abarra Barkeessaa, father of nine in his 70s, a popular local figure without any known political affiliation, was shot dead in Gaanqaa Icoo village, Gaawoo Qeebbee district, Qellem Wallega by ENDF on 19 June (ONM). Source: Oromia Support…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government forces in Amuru, Horo Guduru Wollega (19 Jun 2025)
Detention and beating by ENDF Spurious allegations of links to OLA/OLF have been used to justify detention and beating of civilians in: Qajeelaa village, Guto Gida district, East Wallega, 19 June (8th grade child detained); Qeejjoo…
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Sexual violence by government forces in Kellem Wollega (18 Jun 2025)
Three girls, Angatu Hika, Dirribee and Jiisee, were abducted from their homes in kebele 05, Dembi Dollo, Qellem Wallega, during the week preceding 18 June and raped (ONM). Angatu was later released but Dirribee and Jiisee remained captive…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government forces in Begi, West Wollega (18 Jun 2025)
Brothers, Gammachuu Sheekii Xurunaa and Kamisoo Sheekii Xurunaa, were taken by government forces from their shop in Tobbii Daallee Maacoo village, Begi district, on 18 June and beaten to death with sticks. Source: Oromia Support Group,…
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Sexual violence by government forces in Begi, West Wollega (18 Jun 2025)
On 18 June, a young woman named Darartu, in Haro Dima village, Begi district, West Wallega, was shot in the back and killed when running away from soldiers who had attempted to rape her, while she was collecting cattle. She was a singer…
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Killing in West Hararghe (18 Jun 2025)
Two unnamed youths from Machara town, Daro Labu district, West Hararge, were reported to have been killed on 18 June by ONM, but no further details were given. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 71 (2025-11-20), p.23.…
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Displacement in Gimbi, West Wollega (17 Jun 2025)
Eviction for mining Residents of Gimbi and Ganji districts of West Wallega were reported on 17 June to have been evicted from their homes in Bulbul, Joogir and Guji villages, and their farmland taken by local Prosperity Party…
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Detention in Burayu, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (17 Jun 2025)
Four individuals were detained from a pool house in Burayu, in the Oromo zone around Finfinnee, on 17 June. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.19.…
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Killing by government forces in Abuna Gindeberet, West Shewa (15 Jun 2025)
Security forces attacked Dhoqonuu village, Abuna Gindeberet district, on 15 June, burning and looting properties. Abdataa Shaashee was shot dead ‘without any crime’ (ONM). The elderly head of a large family in Odaa Kormaa village, Bako…
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Detention in Wara Jarso, North Shewa (Jun 2025)
The detention of large numbers of civilians in Wara Jarso district was reported in late June and in late July. OSG coverage of ONM reports of attacks and abuses in North Showa was limited to those occurring between late August and late…
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Detention in Dugda, East Shewa (Jun 2025)
In Cafa Robit town, Artuma Furse district, Wollo, house taxes were 300 birr in 2024 but 3,000 in 2025. Taxes of 5,000 birr were doubled and 10,000 increased to 15,000 birr in Waliso district, Southwest Showa, in June. They were doubled,…
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Killing in West Arsi (14 Jun 2025)
Muktar Abdi Mohammed, a young man living in the Cabbii Qaammee area of Jijjigaa village, Shanan Kolu district, Arsi, was taken from his family home on 14 June and shot dead on the street, falsely accused of having links with OLA (ONM).…
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Sexual violence by government forces in West Wollega (14 Jun 2025)
On 14 June, ONM reported the rape of Dirribee Bagiree who was taken by government forces from her family home in Eegoo Girmoos village, Begii district, West Wallega. She is being treated in Asosa hospital for her serious injuries. Source:…
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Detention by police in Arjo, East Wollega (14 Jun 2025)
Among civilians detained in Gudatu Arjo village, Diga district, East Wallega on 14 June were Dawe Geneti, a wealthy hotel owner, Alemnesh Wagari, employee of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia and Alemayew Simegni, a farmer. They are held at the…
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Sexual violence by government forces in Wama Hagalo, East Wollega (13 Jun 2025)
Killings and rape by ENDF Dhugaasa Qalbeessa, a farmer in Goosanii Baabboo village, Wama Hagalo district, East Wallega, was taken from his home at night on 13 June, shot dead and dumped on the street. Next day, on 14 June, Taye Guuttata,…
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Killing by government forces in Dugda, East Shewa (12 Jun 2025)
On 12 June, a member of government anti-riot forces, Arabuu Qajeelaa, Muummee Kosooroo village, Liban Cuqqaalaa district, was shot dead by ENDF officers in Warra Jaarsaa village ‘at Ashuffee’ because he complained of abuses ‘against the…
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Killing by government forces in West Wollega (11 Jun 2025)
Kano Wayessa Jara, 65, was killed by ENDF in Hobora village, Mandi district, West Wallega, on or just before 11 June. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.43.…
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Homes / property burned or looted by government forces in Hawi Gudina, West Hararghe (9 Jun 2025)
On 9 June, extremists among the Muslim community in West Hararge attacked and burned down three Galma, Waaqeffannaa Worship Halls, in Rimetti town, the administrative centre for Hawi Gudina district. Government security forces stood by,…
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Killing by government forces in Dugda, East Shewa (9 Jun 2025)
On 9 June, an innocent youth, Butaa Boruu, was killed by government forces in Shuubii Gamoo village, Dugda district. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.22.…
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Killing by government forces in South West Shewa (8 Jun 2025)
Six worshipers were killed by government forces on 8 June near the Waaqeffannaa Worship Hall (Galma) in Malka Finca’a (Langano kebele according to some reports), Sodo Daaccii district. They were: Kumaa Nagoo Jaamboo, Gurmeessaa Tashoomaa…
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Killing by unidentified gunmen in West Shewa (8 Jun 2025)
An unidentified farmer was shot and killed on 8 June in Muuyyoo Jilaa village. Others in villages in Dirre Hincinnii and Jibaat districts complained of looting and detention for ransom of detainees on spurious allegations of involvement…
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Killing by government forces in Guliso, West Wollega (6 Jun 2025)
Abraham Imana, a 74 year old in Warra Jirruu village, Guliso district, West Wallega, was shot dead by government soldiers on 6 June. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.43.…
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Killing by government forces in Babo Gembel, West Wollega (6 Jun 2025)
Beekamaa Waaqgaarii Abdisa, from Cafcafii Baabboo village Guddinaa Olaanaa Atoomsaa, from Mattaarrii village On 6 June, three were killed by ENDF in Aru village, Homa district, West Wallega: Teshome Alemu Simegni Gara, a teacher Chala, a…
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Killing by government forces in Sasiga, East Wollega (6 Jun 2025)
Around the end of May, Mrs Bontu died in hospital in Gawo Qebe district, Qellem, from being shot several weeks previously ‘by a militiaman named Zeenuu’ at the train station. On 6 June, government forces took Ayana Lata, father of two,…
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3 people killed by government forces in Jeldu, West Shewa (5 Jun 2025)
In the week leading up to 5 June, ENDF soldiers attacked villages in Ada’a Berga district, West Showa, looting 7 fields of cattle and 10 more individual cattle from five farmers, burning 21 homes to the ground and detaining at least 11…
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Killing by government militia in East Hararghe (4 Jun 2025)
A farmer, Maammannuur Maammud, was shot dead by government militia in Mul'isaa Haqaa village, Malka Balloo district, East Hararge during the week before 4 June. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.32.…
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Four residents killed and one wounded by OLA gunfire on the road near Arboye town
At about 5 p.m. on 4 June 2025, OLA fighters came out of a nearby forest and fired on residents of Arboye town returning home, killing four and seriously injuring one. Source: Ethiopian Human Rights Commission statement (Amharic…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription by Fano in East Wollega (3 Jun 2025)
On 3 June, it was reported that Fano had attacked Loko village in East Wallega and abducted four farmers: Bayu Wayesa Mamo Urgessa Akabe Jiru Ababe Getaneh … Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.15.…
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Killing by Fano in Horo Guduru Wollega (2 Jun 2025)
On 2 June, Fano militants opened fire on the Oromo community in Homa Galessa village, Abee Dongoro district, Horo Guduru. Among those killed were: Kaliifaa Bayyaan Abaadir Ibiraahim Aliyyii Junaddiin Abdallaasheek Yusuuf Abdii An unknown…
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Torture / ill-treatment by police in Bako, West Shewa (2 Jun 2025)
OSG was informed by OMN on 2 June that Abbas Jifar, the Abba Gada or Ayyaanduraa from Buyyamaa Roggee village, Dirre Hincinni district, had been detained for one month because his son had joined OLA. After several days of incommunicado…
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Killing by government forces in Dugda, East Shewa (2 Jun 2025)
Gammachu Bulbulaa, a 20 year old student, Jirimee Bora village, Bora district, was killed and left on the street by government forces on 2 June. He was studying in the city and was on his way to visit his family in the countryside when he…
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Driver shot dead in OLA ambush on West Guji officials' vehicle in Bilida kebele
At about 8 p.m. on 2 June 2025, OLA fighters tried to abduct two West Guji zone officials travelling from Kercha to Birbirsa Kojowa; the driver was shot dead and the two officials escaped. Source: Ethiopian Human Rights Commission…
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Killing in Mana Sibu, West Wollega (1 Jun 2025)
On 1 June, two young men were taken from different villages in Mana Sibu district, West Wallega, and shot dead at ‘Como Dabus’ next day. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.42.…
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Killing by government forces in Dugda, East Shewa (1 Jun 2025)
On 1 June, a young man, Badhaanee Bulaa, was shot dead by government forces as he entered his home in Walda Qal'ina village, Dugda district. His body was left for wild animals. It was reported on 6 June that Fayisaa Hajii Leencoo, a young…
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Killing in South West Shewa (1 Jun 2025)
Tariku Lamessa, 80, was killed by security forces at his home in Tuka Gode village, Qarsa Malima district, on 1 June. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.21.…
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2 people killed in Meta Robi, West Shewa (31 May 2025)
Two young civilians were killed in Warqee Waleensuu village, Meta Robi district, on 31 May: Margee Ababa, aged 22, and Abdisa Dabala, 17. They were taken from their homes in the early morning, killed and dumped. Source: Oromia Support…
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3 people killed by government forces in Mana Sibu, West Wollega (30 May 2025)
On 30 May, a girl (name not given) was shot dead in Homa district, West Wallega, and on 2 June, three farmers and heads of families were killed by ENDF in Tobara village, Mana Sibu district, West Wallega, leaving their families destitute:…
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Detention in Diga, East Wollega (29 May 2025)
On 29 May, ONM reported that 20,000 birr was being demanded for the release of Gamachu Gudina, detained for one month in Diga district, East Wallega. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.38.…
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Killing by police in Siraro, West Arsi (29 May 2025)
On 29 May, a young man Fayisa Agabaas Leencoo was murdered and dumped by the police in Qooqaa Arraatii village of Siraro district, West Arsi. The policeman who killed him had a personal grudge against him, it was said. Source: Oromia…
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Detention by government forces in Chobi, West Shewa (29 May 2025)
Youngsters are taken unwillingly from their homes, market stalls, the roadside, places of recreation or school and bundled away to kebele or district police stations, warehouses or other detention centres where they may be held for a few…
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3 people killed by government forces in Sasiga, East Wollega (28 May 2025)
In the evening of 28 May, three people were killed by government forces in Sasiga district, East Wallega: Amsalu Mosisa, father of two Chali Negas Workina Bula, aged 80 years On 3 June, Ayana Waquma, a farmer in Looko village, Guto Gida…
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Killing by government forces in West Wollega (27 May 2025)
Surraa Qarsee Goobanoo, a 20 year old man, was shot dead by ENDF on 27 May in Geedoo Arangamaa village, Jaarsoo district, West Wallega. He was ‘engaged in his own business and free from any political party relationship or support and…
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3 people beaten or tortured in Sasiga, East Wollega (27 May 2025)
Three elderly villagers were badly beaten in Oda village, Sasiga district, East Wallega, on 27 May, another arrested from Lalisa Bareeda village on 28 May. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.38.…
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Killing in Adama, East Shewa (27 May 2025)
On Tuesday 27 May, during the doctors’ strike, Dr Tesho Eshetu, working at Adama Hospital, was killed. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.22.…
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Killing by government forces in Adama, East Shewa (27 May 2025)
Dr Tesho Eshetu, was killed by government forces in Adama hospital on Tuesday 27 May. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.4.…