All documented incidents
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Detention by police in Bonaya Boshe, East Wollega (9 May 2025)
Mrs Shibirree Taakkalaa, mother of three in Boshee Timbakko village, Bonaya Boshe district, East Wallega, was unable to pay increased taxes and was thrown from her home. She was struggling to survive farming but was detained at the…
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5 people beaten or tortured in South West Shewa (9 May 2025)
Five villagers were named out of those who were beaten and arrested after having ‘bullets rained down on them’ in Langano village, Sodo Daci district, on 9 May. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.25.…
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Detention in Bedeno, East Hararghe (9 May 2025)
In Bedeno, East Hararge, rival militias fought when dividing up the profits from their corrupt over-taxation, and ransom demands for detainees and conscripts on 9 May. They were arguing about whether to include underage children among the…
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Killing by government forces in Arero, Borena (8 May 2025)
On 8 May, it was reported that a civilian was killed the previous day by government forces in Arero district, Borana zone. His name was not known. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.47.…
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22 bus passengers, including woreda officials, abducted by OLA on the Negele–Gumi Eldalo road
At about 9 a.m. on 8 May 2025, OLA fighters stopped a bus from Negele Borana to Gumi Eldalo woreda and abducted 22 passengers, including woreda agriculture and transport office staff. Most were released by the end of May; the driver paid…
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Ten people abducted in East Wollega zone of Oromia; residents identify alleged perpetrators as ‘Fano militia’
At least ten people were allegedly abducted by armed men identified by residents as members of the “Fano” militia in Gida Ayana district, East Wollega Zone of Oromia Region, during the early hours of Sunday, 4 May 2025, according to…
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Killing in Sibu Sire, East Wollega (7 May 2025)
On 7 May, Waaq-jiraa Taganyee, a young man from Kichi village, Sibu Sire district, was taken to Jalale village, where he was shot dead. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.35.…
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Homes / property burned or looted in Borena (7 May 2025)
Residents of Qorii, Abbaayyoo and Hagamtii villages in Shanan Kollu district, Arsi, were evicted and their homes burnt down on 7 May because they were ‘close to the forest’ and therefore liable to help OLA. They were reported to be…
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Detention in Sasiga, East Wollega (6 May 2025)
More arrests included three civilians in Wayu Tuqa district, East Wallega, 2-6 May; more than 20 detained, including old and young, after being lured to a meeting to be given fertiliser in Gossani Babbo village, Wama Hagaloo district,…
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Torture / ill-treatment in Sasiga, East Wollega (6 May 2025)
Husband and wife, Waaqwayyaa Tarfaasaa and Baqqalee Bantii, another man, Kibiru Dinagdee, and a young girl named Mitikee were beaten in As Boro village on 6 May, and another four in Gari village on 9 May. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG…
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Detention by police in West Hararghe (5 May 2025)
The following incidents all took place in Shanan Dhugo district, West Hararge: 5 May Haqan Jirata village, fathers of four and five abducted from their homes, taken to Waldaya police station and then a detention centre in Shanan Dhugo…
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Killing by government forces in Kellem Wollega (4 May 2025)
Istaz Jabana, a farmer and a guard at a health post in Gunfi town, was killed and dumped in Tobbi village, Begii district, West Wallega, on 4 May, after being detained on 1 May. A pregnant woman, Alemnesh Desalegn, was shot dead by a…
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Detention in Fentale, East Shewa (4 May 2025)
More detentions on 4 May, in reprisal for their sons having joined OLA, in Ilaala village, Fantale district, included villagers being exposed to hot sunlight during the day and to the cold at night. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG…
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Detention in Karrayyu, East Shewa (4 May 2025)
Seventeen Gadaa leaders of Karrayyu Oromo in Fantale district were reported on 4 May to have been detained, including: Abbaa Bookkuu Gadaa Michillee Abbaa Kormaa Hawaas Rooba Yadee Fantoo Roobaa Jaarraa Bulaa Diidoo Gumbii Wadaayi They…
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Fano abducts six bus passengers and kills one in Gida Ayana woreda
At about 8 a.m. on 4 May 2025, Fano militants stopped a bus from Gida Ayana to Addis Ababa at Andode Dicho, shot dead one passenger who tried to escape and abducted six, who were released after paying 200,000 birr each. Source: Ethiopian…
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3 people detained by police in Jimma (3 May 2025)
Qellem, 3 May; ‘many’ detained in Haro district police station, West Wallega, 4 May (two held for over 17 months); and eight at Makko district police station, Buno Bedele, 7 May. Hundee Tasfaa, a 13 year old boy, was detained on 9 May in…
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Killing in Diga, East Wollega (3 May 2025)
On 3 May, Dawit Uummataa Oliiqaa was shot dead in Gosani Babo village, Diga district, East Wallega, and his body left for wild animals. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.35.…
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Detention in Adama, East Shewa (3 May 2025)
Teacher, Nuradin Ibrahim, living in kebele 14, Adama, and teaching in West Arsi, was arrested a few days before 3 May and taken to Shashemane prison. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.26.…
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Killing in Gidami, Kellem Wollega (2 May 2025)
Araarsaa Mulgeetaa and Shuumaa Imaanaa, residents of Manamo village, Gidami district, Qellem, were shot dead on 2 May. Young girl, Butugee Asaffaa, detained in the ‘water office’, 01 kebele, Gidami town. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG…
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Killing in Wama Hagalo, East Wollega (2 May 2025)
On 2 May, Araru Kabada was arrested from his home in Bata Awangiro village, Wama Hagalo district. After being held briefly locally, he was taken to the nearby village of Gosani Babo, where he was ‘shot dead on the road leading to Qassoo…
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Killing by Fano in Jardega Jarte, Horo Guduru Wollega (2 May 2025)
Shibbiruu Dheeressaa, a farmer from Haro Habo village, Jardega Jarte district, Horo Guduru, was killed by Fano and dumped in the Wacale area on 2 May. He was taken while ploughing, his hands bound behind his back and shot dead. Source:…
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Killing by government forces in Abuna Gindeberet, West Shewa (2 May 2025)
A man with learning difficulties, Lamma Oljirraa, in Doggomaa Kibbii village of Abuna Gindeberet district, was beaten and killed by government soldiers on 2 May. A correspondent from West Showa wrote on 10 May that 12 had been killed and…
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Detention by government forces in Dugda, East Shewa (2 May 2025)
Ransom payments for detainees and forced conscripts The largest amounts are being demanded for the release of prisoners, especially those who are detained before being sent to military training camps (See Forced conscription, pp.11-14).…
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2 people killed in Kellem Wollega (1 May 2025)
Rashad Alamuu Demera Baca Two young men were killed in Yeti district, Qellem, on 1 May: Ashenafi Kata Yadera Gelan Dabala Atomsa was shot dead in the Shewa Bar, Sadi Canka town, Qellem by a soldier on 2 May. Source: Oromia Support Group,…
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Disappearance in South West Shewa (1 May 2025)
Four other recent detainees in Tolee district were named on 1 May: Jemal Ibrahim Yesuf Mohammed Indarge Fufa Yaikob Wake Mrs. Angaatuu Garbii, a 50 year old mother, was detained in the last few days of April, when walking on her way home…
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Killing by Fano in Jardega Jarte, Horo Guduru Wollega (30 Apr 2025)
Fiqaaduu Dhugumaa, a farmer in the Kooyyaa area of Janjimmar village, Jardega Jarte district, Horo Guduru, was ‘killed and dumped’ by Fano on 30 April. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.34.…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government forces in Fentale, East Shewa (30 Apr 2025)
On 30 April, residents of Tamachaa and Saala villages in Fantale district were arrested and robbed by government soldiers. Homes of eight (including a three year old and other children) in Saala village and six in Tamachaa village were…
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Torture / ill-treatment in Metu, Illu Aba Bor (30 Apr 2025)
Kali Metu Hospital in Metu, Illubabor, suspended services to 12 districts on 30 April. Employees were stealing medicines and selling them to private clinics and pharmacies. The hospital was charging 5,000 birr for each hospital death,…
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Detention in Gidami, Kellem Wollega (29 Apr 2025)
Gidami district 29 April. Afteer Sambo village, at Gosu. All property of father of three, Xaha Lammessa, burned down, making his family destitute 11 May. Girayi Sonka village. Tashoma Dasta, father of two, arrested. Two days later,…
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Detention in Begi, West Wollega (29 Apr 2025)
When mourners were ordered to pay 200 birr each at a funeral in Begi district, West Wallega, on 29 April, a large number were arrested, including seven named by ONM. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.44.…
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About 40 bus passengers abducted and one killed by OLA near Sire town
At about 6 a.m. on 28 April 2025, OLA fighters stopped a bus from Adama to Chole about 10 km from Sire town, let women and children go and abducted about 40 passengers. One man was shot dead trying to escape. Some were released after…
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Sexual violence by government forces in West Hararghe (27 Apr 2025)
Kidnapping and atrocities by imposters of OLA In various districts of West Hararge, more than 100 soldiers have been deployed in Goba district disguised as OLA fighters by wearing long braided hair extensions. On 27 April, they attacked…
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Homes / property burned or looted by Fano in Horo Guduru Wollega (27 Apr 2025)
On 27 April ONM reported attacks by Fano on Loomica village, Abee Dongoro district, Horo Guduru, where they looted cash, mobile phones and other goods. Fano groups based in the district looted travellers from Homa Galessa village to…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government forces in Adama, East Shewa (26 Apr 2025)
Families may also be punished by looting. In Bora district, East Showa, on 26 April, government soldiers drove away 82 cattle after severely beating relatives of youths who had ran from the militia camp where they had been trained for a…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government forces in Darimu, Illu Aba Bor (25 Apr 2025)
Darimu district 25 April. Effarsi village. Youth Ta’ani Daanye severely beaten while going to Darimu town Hurumu district 6-7 May. Uggee village, ONM received many calls from villagers reporting an attack by ENDF but no further details…
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Killing in Mana Sibu, West Wollega (25 Apr 2025)
On 25 April, three farmers were taken from the vicinity of Ashunfa town, Qondala district, West Wallega, and killed between Mana Sibu and Dabus, (at Mexi Alala Farda village according to one report): Jemal Ahmed … Source: Oromia Support…
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2 people killed by government forces in Jeldu, West Shewa (24 Apr 2025)
On 24 April, Damee Raggaasaa Gammachuu and Naggasaa Dheerressaa Hurrisaa were taken from their homes in Siiba village, Jaldu district, and shot dead ‘for no apparent reason.’ On the same day, in Warqee Waleensuu village, Meta Robi…
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Displacement by government forces in Sheger, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (24 Apr 2025)
Across Oromia Region, land is being taken illegally by government forces and Oromo are being cleared from their traditional areas. A representative sample of reports follows. Major evictions are taking place in Shaggar city. Farmers…
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Killing in Kellem Wollega (23 Apr 2025)
Yamalogi Walal district 23 April. Loomica Cabal village, at Gaba Jimata, Mitiku Dheeressa Disaasa was taken from his home, beaten, evicted and warned he would be killed if he returned. His wife Caaltu was abducted and forcibly married to…
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2 people killed by government forces in Lalo Kile, Kellem Wollega (21 Apr 2025)
On 21 April, two farmers were killed in Qellem and one in West Wallega by ENDF; Ayana Kabeta, Lalo Kile, Qellem; Hailu Gonfa, Dale Wabera district, Qellem, and Babu Atomsa, Ayira district, West Wallega. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG…
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Sexual violence by government forces in East Wollega (21 Apr 2025)
Sisters Rafiiqaa and Feeruzaa Muummee were taken at night from their home in Horda Ambalta village, Leqa Dullacha district, East Wallega, and raped by ENDF members in Ambalta village school on 21 April. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG…
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Killing by government forces in West Shewa (20 Apr 2025)
A militia man was killed and two civilians injured when a drunk militiaman opened fire in Liban Jawi district, West Showa, on 20 April. In Shino town, Meta Robe district, West Showa, soldiers were reported to be robbing people on 8 May…
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Killing by government forces in West Arsi (20 Apr 2025)
A soldier defecting from ENDF to OLA, 20 April, ONM Punishment for obstructing the conscription process commonly includes severe beating and detention. Killings have also been reported. Three young detained forced conscripts were shot…
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Torture / ill-treatment in Meta Robi, West Shewa (19 Apr 2025)
Dire Hincini (Encini) district 19 April. Ajoo Bilii village. 70 year old Kumala Irgosa beaten, house and all property burnt, because son in OLA, 2 other properties looted and destroyed 16 May. Buyama Dabale village. Father and son (Galana…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription by government forces in Jimma (19 Apr 2025)
Extortion: punitive taxation at gunpoint Starting from 19 April, government forces in Saqa Coqorsa district, Jimma zone, were deployed to villages, going house-to-house ‘in the name of supporting the imperial defence forces’ collecting…
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Killing in West Arsi (18 Apr 2025)
Two young men, Yusuf Hussein Ahmed and Jamal Tahiro, were ‘chased like animals’ before being shot dead in Hagamtii village, Shanan Kolu district, West Arsi, on 18 April. A second report located the killings at Cabbii Qaammee village (Qori…
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Detention in Gudeya Bila, East Wollega (17 Apr 2025)
Seven relatives of erstwhile regional leader Lema Megersa were detained in Gudaya Bila Jare village on 17 April. Seven villagers of Amuma Gorgisi, Lata Sibu district, East Wallega, were detained on 8 April, and four youths from Burqa Wama…
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2 people killed by government forces in Abuna Gindeberet, West Shewa (17 Apr 2025)
Two villagers were killed by government forces in Goro Dokonu, Abuna Gindeberet district, on 17 April: Adune/Addunyee Warkina/Warqina Hunde Kirbo two other farmers, Teshoma Kebeba and Kiso Ababe, were imprisoned. Source: Oromia Support…
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Sexual violence in Dale Wabera, Kellem Wollega (16 Apr 2025)
The mayor of Qaaqee town, Dale Wabera district, Qellem, Qajeelaa Gammachuu, raped a young mother on 16 April, according to hospital and court sources. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 70 (2025-06-24), p.44.…
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Killing by government forces in West Shewa (16 Apr 2025)
Father of a young family, Addunyee Warqinaa, was released from prison on 16 April after being briefly detained and taken to Qalaatee village in the same district where he was shot dead. His body was denied to his family and was left for…