All documented incidents
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Every published incident, newest first. Open one to read the full record.
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Detention in Sasiga, East Wollega (26 May 2025)
It was reported on 26 May that there had been widespread arrests of young men, Qeerroo, ‘in … Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.37.…
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Detention in Kuyu, North Shewa (26 May 2025)
Kuyu district 26 May. Darroo Dannisa village. Forces roamed the village for 5 days and took 53 cattle and 60 goats. (Arrested 25, including a 12 year old girl – see previous page.) Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24),…
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Detention by government forces in Oda Bultum, West Hararghe (26 May 2025)
On 26 May, soldiers in Sirka district, Arsi, took 35 kg of wheat and 3,000 birr from all farmers and arrested ‘poor people who have nothing to pay’ for being ‘anti-development.’ The taking of livestock in lieu of payment of taxes has been…
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Detention in Jimma (25 May 2025)
On 25 May, three were detained in Sayo Nole district, West Wallega. Two brothers were detained in Darimu district, Illubabor, on 27 May and another young man was detained there on 28 May, because ‘his face looked new.’ Another young man…
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Killing by government forces in Jeldu, West Shewa (25 May 2025)
Boja Boki Daba, a resident of Kersa Mirti village, Jaldu district, West Showa, was shot dead by government soldiers during the night of 25 May. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.20.…
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Killing in Gimbi, West Wollega (24 May 2025)
Tolashee Leencaa, a 40 year old woman, was dragged from a vehicle and shot dead in Gimbi district, West Wallega, on 24 May 2025. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 72 (2026-03-03), p.40.…
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Detention in Kellem Wollega (24 May 2025)
Evangelical Church which runs it, were detained on 24 May. Over 120 health workers had been detained by 2 June after strikes from Bahar Dar to Mekele and from Finfinnee to Dire Dawa in the east and Qellem Wallega in the west. Source:…
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Killing in West Wollega (22 May 2025)
Ayyaantuu Abarraa, a young woman, was dragged from her home in Homa district, West Wallega, and shot dead on 22 May 2025. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 72 (2026-03-03), p.39.…
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Killing by government forces in Borena (21 May 2025)
Shora Bariso Galchu, a respected elder, was killed by government forces on 21 May. It was reported that he was from … Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.47.…
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Killing by government forces in Darimu, Illu Aba Bor (21 May 2025)
On 21 May, a 12 year old boy, Maadii Umar, was killed by ENDF soldiers in the Golol area of Beenaa village, Darimu district, Illubabor, the eighth child or youth to be killed in Darimu within two days. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG…
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Sexual violence by government forces in Bedele, Buno Bedele (20 May 2025)
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…
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Detention in Guto Gida, East Wollega (20 May 2025)
On 20 May, ONM reported two more arrests in Guto Gida district and excessive looting in East Wallega, including in Nekemte city. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.37.…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription in West Hararghe (20 May 2025)
The process is rife with corruption because of the arbitrary nature of the extortion. For example, after ‘robbing the people in various ways’ in Shanan Dhugo district, West Hararge, on 20 May, another 500 birr was being taken from each…
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Sexual violence in Jimma (19 May 2025)
Rape is very much under-reported because of the guilt and stigma it attracts. Nevertheless, these reports were sent by ONM during April and May. On 19 May, ONM wrote that it had recorded 1,200 rapes in Oromia since 2020. Source: Oromia…
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Killing in Kellem Wollega (18 May 2025)
On 18 May, father of five, Girma Hirkisaa was taken from his home in the Albaadhessa area of Burqaa Loomicaa village, Yemalogi Walal district, Qellem, shot dead and his body abandoned at the roadside. He had ‘no political party…
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Killing by government forces in Kellem Wollega (18 May 2025)
On 18 May, 26 year-old Lalisa Aashim was shot dead in the Baddeeyyi area of Guddinaa Mucoo village, near a military command post, Yemalogi Walal district, Qellem, ‘without any reason.’ Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70…
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Detention by police in Sasiga, East Wollega (18 May 2025)
Two Christian church leaders, one a youth, were detained in Sasiga district, East Wallega, on 18 May, accused of links to OLA, ‘on behalf of their brothers in the forest.’ When the youth’s other brother, recently married, visited him in…
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Killing in Sibu Sire, East Wollega (18 May 2025)
Habtaamuu Taganyee, a young man from Caffee Jalale village, Sibu Sire district, East Wallega, was shot dead during the week before 18 May for ‘being an OLA supporter.’ On 15 May, in kebele 05, Nekemte city, East Wallega, a policeman shot…
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Killing in East Hararghe (18 May 2025)
Abdurahman Uwes, Harawe village, Sofi district, East Hararge, was detained for one month before being taken from prison and shot dead on 18 May. He had complained previously about pollution in Harar city from Harar Beer Factory. Source:…
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Killing by government forces in South West Shewa (18 May 2025)
On 18 May, 2025, a young man was captured and killed by soldiers in Gololee Tamsaa village, Tolee district. Gammachuu Haayiluu, 25, was arrested by the army from Qarsa Malima district at 3:00 am and killed while the family was pleading…
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Detention in Sheger, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (18 May 2025)
Nugusu Bati Olkeba Moti Jalane Umeta Raguel Amanu and ‘many more’ people were arrested Prisoners moved after ethnic attacks Following beatings by Amhara and Southern prisoners a few days previously, Oromo detainees in Caffee Tumaa Abbaa…
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Killing in Burayu, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (18 May 2025)
The killing of young man Gemechu Bekele Refisa was reported on 18 May. He was taken from his rented home in Burayu Kela, Shaggar City, on the evening of 17 May and his body left on the road. His family is in West Wallega. Source: Oromia…
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Killing by government forces in Lata Sibu, West Wollega (17 May 2025)
Jifar Negera, a 12th grade student in Inimayi village, Lata Sibu district, West Wallega, was killed by government forces on 17 May and his body thrown on the street. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.41.…
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Killing by Fano in Gida Ayana, East Wollega (17 May 2025)
A farmer named Baqale in Warabboo village, Gida Ayana district, East Wallega, was killed together with his wife by Fano on 17 May. All their property was taken. Another farmer, Gurmu, was also taken from his house that night and killed.…
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Killing by Fano in East Wollega (17 May 2025)
Barrihuun Mokonnon, a farmer Wasti village, Kiramu district, East Wallega, was killed by Fano on 17 May. His 30 cattle were driven away. ‘The community throughout the village is worried that they will be displaced today or tomorrow.’…
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4 people killed in Sheger, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (17 May 2025)
One person died three weeks ago due to inadequate care. Joshua Garramoo was only four months away from being released after 11 years in prison. Another prisoner, named Masfin died on 17 May because of lack of medical attention. Four Oromo…
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Killing in Hawa Gelan, Kellem Wollega (16 May 2025)
Lalise Shuma died in Nekemte hospital after being shot on 16 May by security forces in Mojo, an area of Geba Robi, Hawa Gelan district, Qellem. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.42.…
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Killing in Nekemte, East Wollega (16 May 2025)
A poorly trained militiaman ‘without even learning how to carry a gun properly’ killed a woman on 16 May in kebele 02, Nekemte city, East Wallega. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.36.…
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Killing by Fano in East Wollega (15 May 2025)
Brothers Mammo and Giftiye Gobana, were killed by Fano on 15 May in the Andoodee area, Qoqooffee village, Kiramu district, East Wallega. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.34.…
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Detention in West Arsi (15 May 2025)
Ten individuals from five villages, including 70 year old Turo Dadafo and 80 year old Jabee Eda’o, were reported on 15 May to have been detained for over one year. From 2-9 May, over 60 were taken from a single village, Ambaa Goda-Sadee,…
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Detention in East Shewa (15 May 2025)
On 15 May, ONM reported that residents of the villages of Aluto, Jela Alito, O’itu, Basaqu and Haroressa Qalbo in the district of Adaamii Tulluu Jiddoo Komboolchaa had been held in detention for more than one year. They were named: Roobaa…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription by Fano in Jarso, East Hararghe (15 May 2025)
In its 15 May report on the abduction of two young men for conscription while they were walking along the road in Dhabello village, Jarso district, East Hararge, ONM referred to the youngsters as ‘bullet food,’ the modern equivalent of…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription in Guto Gida, East Wollega (May 2025)
In Harana Bulluq district, West Bale, shops were closed in May if owners refused to pay more taxes, and 1-2,000 birr was demanded from bajaj and motorcycle taxi drivers in the name of ‘annual tax.’ Motorcycle taxi drivers were forced to…
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Homes / property burned or looted in Meko, Buno Bedele (14 May 2025)
Mako (Meko) district 14 May. Shimala Iluu village. Six named among many whose homes were burnt down with all their belongings. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.47.…
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Killing by government forces in Mana Sibu, West Wollega (14 May 2025)
On 14 May, Gaarii Addisu, a father in Qoqora Gurati, Mana Sibu district, West Wallega, was shot dead by ENDF. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.41.…
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Killing in Mana Sibu, West Wollega (14 May 2025)
On 14 May, Gammachuu Tooboo was shot dead at his residence in Abba Cannaloo (Cinalo) village, Mana Sibu district, West Wallega, while he was tying a beehive in a tree. The body of the father of eight was left on the road. Source: Oromia…
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Sexual violence by government forces in Guto Gida, East Wollega (14 May 2025)
On 14 May, Leensaa Taammiruu Jaal'ataa and Iftuu Tasfaa Guyyaasaa were abducted from their family homes by government soldiers in Jireenya village, Guto Gida district, East Wallega, and taken to the Abba Horii river where they were…
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2 people killed by government forces in West Shewa (14 May 2025)
Mogora Megersa Abebe Jifar Bayisa Lachisa Fita Megersa Gichene Guta Abdeta Gudisa Bayisa Lachisa was a church and community leader, teacher of students and director of the local charity club. Abdeta Gudisa was also a church and community…
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Killing by government forces in South West Shewa (14 May 2025)
On 14 May, three soldiers, including a commander of 50, were killed and five badly wounded when their fired on each other in Gurago Kallacha village, Saden Sodo district, Southwest Showa. A Nekempte policeman shot and killed a militiaman…
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Killing by government forces in Borena (13 May 2025)
Orasaa Xulii Wallaallee, a young woman from Goro Dola district, East Borana, was killed by government forces around 8.00 pm on 13 May. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.47.…
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Torture / ill-treatment in Horo Guduru Wollega (13 May 2025)
Villagers from Abbillee Igguu village, Horroo Bulluq district, Horo Guduru, were called together in a special place called Gooda Ibbee, where they were severely beaten, a few days before ONM reported the incident on 13 May. Seven were…
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Killing by government forces in South West Shewa (12 May 2025)
On 12 May, in Bantu Bodha village, Tolee district, soldiers murdered a local farmer, Mangistu Getacho, and threw his body into a ditch. The 45-year-old father, known in his community as a peaceful man with no political affiliation, was…
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Torture / ill-treatment in East Hararghe (12 May 2025)
Shamsu Mohammed, from Malka Ballo district, East Hararge, was beaten and received a scalp injury when he resisted forced conscription (12 May). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.13.…
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Detention in Siraro, West Arsi (12 May 2025)
Among those arrested in Siraro city, Arsi, on 12 May, were three doctors (Bedassa Aliyi, Mohammed Ararso, Adicho Hasan) and two unnamed teachers. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.3.…
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Detention by government forces in Sasiga, East Wollega (11 May 2025)
Many were beaten and arrested when ENDF again visited homes in Haro village, Leqa Dullacha district, East Wallega, on 11 May. Among the detainees were respected local men, accused of failing to pay taxes. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG…
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Killing in Arjo, East Wollega (11 May 2025)
Dawud Fiqaaduu, from kebele 01, Arjo Gudatu town, Diga district, East Wallega, sometime between 4 and 11 May, was ‘chased like a beast, shot and wounded, and taken to a special place called Laga Harree,’ where he was killed. Source:…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government forces in Guliso, West Wollega (10 May 2025)
Guliso district 10 May (report). Sanki Kolati village at Dugda Gudda. House of Mitiku Caali burned down Lata Sibu district 15 May. Lalisa Komis village. Ox belonging to teacher Ballisa Ittana taken by ENDF 29 May. Gida Dalle village.…
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Killing by government forces in West Wollega (10 May 2025)
ENDF soldiers shot and killed Jibo Yadasa Musee in Gemii Gabbaa village, Qondala district, West Wallega, on 10 May. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.41.…
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Killing by government forces in Jimma Arjo, East Wollega (10 May 2025)
Tamasgeen Mirreessaa was taken from his home in Wayu Saqa, Jimma Arjo district, East Wallega, on 10 May. Government forces drove away his three cattle. His whereabouts were unknown at least one week later and it was feared he had been…
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Detention in Burayu, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (10 May 2025)
A few breakouts of forced conscripts have been reported. Several youths and farmers in Bedeno district, East Hararge, broke out of prison on 10 May after two weeks of detention as forced conscripts. ONM reported that 27 had broken out of…