All documented incidents
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2 people killed by government forces in Gursum, East Hararghe (27 Jul 2026)
On 27 July, two men were killed by government forces in Gursum district, East Hararge. They were named as Ibrahim Jibril and Husen Umar. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.25.…
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Killing by government forces in Tole, South West Shewa (24 Jul 2026)
On 24 July, Bekele Kasaye, a 21-year old from Batu, Tole district, was killed by government forces. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.20.…
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Killing by government forces in Guba Koricha, West Hararghe (19 Jul 2026)
Suudi Ahmed, was killed by government forces while riding his motorcycle, ‘without any crime,’ in Guba Koricha district, West Hararge, on 19 July. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.25.…
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Killing by government militia in West Hararghe (17 Jul 2026)
Mohammed Jemal, a young man, was killed by government militia member, Sultan Adem, in Asebot, Miesso district, West Hararge, on or just before 17 July. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.25.…
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Killing in West Arsi (Jul 2026)
Farmers had returned in July to harvest the remains of their crops of teff, maize and beans in Gobboo Heemaa but were met once again with gunfire. In this latest episode of violence, Addis Standard reported that at least another eleven…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government militia in Bedele, Buno Bedele (15 Jul 2026)
Engineer Solan The detainees include school students, farmers taken from their fields, Firomsa, Boji health workers, newlyweds and the elderly. Four young schoolgirls, Cokorsa district, Gudatu Masqabu, Biftu Fiqadu, Biqiltu Fiqadu and…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government militia in Nejo, West Wollega (Jul 2026)
A former militia member from kebele 04 in Mandi town was detained in July after being released by OLA, who had captured him and sent him home. He was accused of conspiring with OLA, detained and tortured. Iyasu Faqadee, a youth in Nejo…
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Detention in Gimbi, West Wollega (15 Jul 2026)
There were 28 ONM reports of detention from May to July, 23 of which were in June. The ONM reports included arrests in Gimbi, Homa, Lalo Asebi, Guliso, Lata Sibu, Qilxu Kara, Mana Sibu, Boji Birmaji, Aira, Begi, Nejo and Boji Cokorsa…
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Killing by police in West Wollega (15 Jul 2026)
Keradin Garamu, a young farmer in Bilo Nopha district, was arrested by police and killed on 15 July. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.43.…
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Killing by government forces in Chobi, West Shewa (15 Jul 2026)
Dejene Tolasa, a resident of Cobi district, was arrested and killed by government forces on 15 July. It was reported that he had no political affiliation and had no connections to OLA. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74…
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Detention in Bale (14 Jul 2026)
On 14 July, former OFC politician and detainee Jawar Mohammed posted a 2 minute 50 second video on Facebook showing three farmers speaking to camera, 47 complaining that they represented eight families in Hanbala kebele, Barbare district,…
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Torture / ill-treatment in Nekemte, East Wollega (12 Jul 2026)
The fourth report of beating without detention concerned the gangster ‘120’ group, who operate with government approval over an increasing distance from their beginnings in West Showa. They severely beat and robbed minibus driver Garoma…
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Killing by government forces in Guba Koricha, West Hararghe (12 Jul 2026)
Ibrahim Zidan was killed by government security forces in Guba Koricha district, West Hararge on 12 July. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.25.…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription in West Wollega (11 Jul 2026)
ONM wrote on 11 July that a young man in Haru district, West Wallega, named Abdataa Bajuraa, had been abducted one month previously and his whereabouts were still not known. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.45.…
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Detention in Haro Limu, East Wollega (11 Jul 2026)
Teacher, Director of Haro Limu Secondary School, Diriba Ulfata, detained 11 July. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.38.…
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Killing in Guba Koricha, West Hararghe (11 Jul 2026)
Farmer Abbiyyuu Ahimad Abraahim, 27-year old father of one, in Guba Koricha district, was detained on 11 July, severely beaten for 24 hours and shot dead on 12 July (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.25.…
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Detention by police in Limu, East Wollega (9 Jul 2026)
School headmaster, Dirribaa Ulfaataa, was taken from Galila town and detained in Limu district police station where he was mistreated for two months before being made to disappear on 9 July. Limu district officials claimed to have no…
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Killing by government forces in Meta Robi, West Shewa (9 Jul 2026)
Gadisa Buta Tolosa, a young woman from Robi 01 kebele, Meta Robi district, was killed by government forces on 9 July. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.17.…
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4 people killed by government forces in Guna, Arsi (8 Jul 2026)
Borkena reported on 8 July that at least four civilians died when government forces started fighting (presumably against OLA) in Asoko district, Arsi, in the early hours of 7 July. The fighting began in Bio kebele and spread to ‘Chefe,…
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Killing by government forces in Haro Limu, East Wollega (7 Jul 2026)
Lemma Warquu, farmer and father of seven, was taken from his home in Kalala village, Haro Limu district, by government forces late on 7 July. He was made to walk for two hours to his farmland in Shonkora village (Buttujji area) and killed…
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Detention in Gawo Qebe, Kellem Wollega (6 Jul 2026)
It was reported on 6 July that 65-year old Fiqaaduu Guutamaa from Gida Ico village, Gawo Qebe district, Qellem, had been made to disappear in detention three weeks before. Security forces stole his 22 cows when he was taken. Source:…
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Torture / ill-treatment in Oda Bultum, West Hararghe (6 Jul 2026)
The beatings included an assault on Aniisaa Jamaal and all of her three young children in Baddeessa town, Oda Bultum district, causing severe injuries from rifle butts. Conditions of detention amount to cruel, inhuman and degrading…
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7 people killed in East Hararghe (5 Jul 2026)
On 5 July, forces killed seven Oromo villagers and burned down 16 homes in Bibiyo village, Cinaksen district, East Hararge, leaving them homeless and displaced. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.25.…
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Killing by government forces in Guto Gida, East Wollega (3 Jul 2026)
Government forces shot dead Daniel Amanu in Fayyine kebele, in the Laga Harree area of Guto Gida district, in the early evening of 3 July. He was falsely accused of working with OLA (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74…
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Killing in Arero, Borena (2 Jul 2026)
OSG was informed of the killing of Misgana Dereso in Kela Karbudo, Shakiso Arero district, Guji, on 2 July. He was shot dead while riding his motorcycle. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.51.…
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Killing by government militia in West Wollega (2 Jul 2026)
A 50-year old farmer, father of three, Sambataa Jaallataa, in Garbi Arba, Haru district, West Wallega, was executed on 2 July because he refused to serve as a militia member (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07),…
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Killing by Fano in Horo Guduru Wollega (2 Jul 2026)
Borkena reported on 2 July that at least 13 had been killed. Borkena stated that a number of cattle had been taken by Fano during the attack. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.32.…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription by government forces in Toke Kutaye, West Shewa (2 Jul 2026)
Forced conscription In June, youngsters were taken by force for military training in Chalia and Toke Kutaye districts, and people taken for militia training from Abuna Gindeberet district. On 2 July youngsters were forcibly conscripted,…
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Killing in Robe (Arsi), Arsi (1 Jul 2026)
It was reported that Mohammed Amaan Hajii Umaar was taken from his home in Sibe Mararo village, Robe district, Arsi, on 1 July. It was reported on 5 July that he had been killed and his body discarded on the road. Source: Oromia Support…
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Killing in Horo Guduru Wollega (1 Jul 2026)
It was reported next day that more had been killed and wounded during a continued assault beginning at 5.00 a.m. on 1 July, including Bayissa Alemu Buli. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.31.…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government forces in Gida Ayana, East Wollega (30 Jun 2026)
Four reports referred to beating alone and one to the severe beating of Nagaroo Salbaanee, from Gobu in Gida Ayana district who was detained on 30 June for just one night by militia in a military camp, badly beaten and dumped unconscious…
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Killing in Horo Guduru Wollega (30 Jun 2026)
Youngsters listed as killed on 30 June were named as Degefa Qorcoo, Dinqaa Abdiisaa, Feredaa Takkalaa, Amoo Regassaa, Jaarsoo Gufee, Jireenyaa Xiyyaar, Miss Dhibbashee Girma, Faradaa Hailu and Kitile Eticha. Source: Oromia Support Group,…
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Detention in Nekemte, East Wollega (29 Jun 2026)
Children were among those detained, such as Marama Fayissa, a schoolboy taken from Saggoo and held in a high security cell in Jardega Jaarte district prison (reported 29 June). Secondary school students were taken from the street when on…
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Killing by government forces in West Hararghe (29 Jun 2026)
ONM reported on 29 June that soldiers executed two young men, Aliyyii Abdii and Abraahim Saadiq, in Machara town, Daro Labu district, West Hararge, accusing them of desertion from the army. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription by government forces in East Shewa (29 Jun 2026)
Forced conscription was reported on 29 June to have taken place in Bosat district. Federal soldiers and party cadres surrounded secondary schools in Bofaa and Boolee towns and forcibly removed students who had just completed their final…
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Detention by police in Adama, East Shewa (29 Jun 2026)
Former politician and detainee Jawar Mohammed reported via a Facebook post on 28 or 29 June that youngsters wearing t-shirts with the image of singer Haachalu Hundessa were being detained in police stations in Adama city. The city art…
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Killing in Sibu Sire, East Wollega (28 Jun 2026)
Moti Naga and Ashenafi Kebede were shot dead while on their way to church on 28 June in Sibu Sire district. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.30.…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government militia in East Bale (28 Jun 2026)
Over 5,000 internally displaced Oromo who had settled in Gobu kebele, Goro district, East Bale, after fleeing from other parts of Oromia Region, were reported by ONM on 28 June to have been again uprooted. Local government cadres were…
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This image, purportedly showing people abducted by the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) voting and then returning to captivity, is fabricated
The image was generated using artificial intelligence (AI). An i mage circulated on social media on the day of the 1 June 2026 election, claiming to show citizens abducted by “ Shene ,” a term used by the Ethiopian government to refer to…
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Disappearance by government forces in West Arsi (27 Jun 2026)
June. They drove them to an isolated field and shot them with automatic weapons. Zarihuun Alamuu Ayyaanaa and Asheetuu Sumayyee Fayyee were killed. Dirribaa Hurrisaa, Asheetuu Gishuu Haayilee, and Abbabaa Sumayyee Fayyee were seriously…
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Killing by government militia in West Wollega (27 Jun 2026)
On 27 June, ONM reported that a notorious local militia chief, Yaadasaa Haroo, who had executed an innocent youth, Kumaa Efireem Abdiisaa ‘in broad daylight’ in Mandi town, West Wallega, was temporarily removed from his post while under…
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Torture / ill-treatment in Jeldu, West Shewa (26 Jun 2026)
Wealthy trader Caalaa Gammadaa was taken from 01 kebele, Jaldu district on 26 June and tortured to make him hand over his cash and goods. Others were abducted during raids to take forced conscripts. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG…
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Disappearance by government forces in Darimu, Illu Aba Bor (25 Jun 2026)
On 25 June, ONM reported that Duushaa Abraahim, from Waabeekoo kebele, Darimu district, Illubabor, had disappeared in detention after being badly beaten when taken from his home and thrown into an unmarked military vehicle. Police denied…
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Killing by government forces in Gimbi, West Wollega (25 Jun 2026)
ONM reported that Maatiyoos Sambatoo, a youth from Bukko Assabi, Gimbi district, West Wallega, was tortured with plastic bags melted onto his body at the Thursday market, (probably 25 June,) before being shot dead by government security…
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Killing by government forces in Meta Robi, West Shewa (25 Jun 2026)
On 25 June, ONM reported that a respected elder was targeted for killing because of his standing in the local community in Meta Robi district. Girmaa Baqqalaa Eda’ee was taken from his home in Gooroo village, Warqee Waleensuu kebele, and…
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Homes / property burned or looted by government forces in Kuyu, North Shewa (25 Jun 2026)
The destruction of properties by government forces in Dubana Agalu village, Kuyyuu district was reported on 23 and 25 June. Two villagers had been killed and two homes destroyed one week previously. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG…
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Killing by government militia in Ebantu, East Wollega (24 Jun 2026)
A reluctant militia member was shot dead by fellow militia members near Sombo Church in Aniso kebele, Ebantu district, on 24 June when attempting to desert and join OLA, as one of his colleagues had done a few days earlier (ONM). Source:…
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Detention by police in Oda Bultum, West Hararghe (24 Jun 2026)
On 24 June, merchant Mahammad Qaadariyaa was taken from a police station in Baddeessa town, Oda Bultum district, West Hararge, to an unknown place. Police refused to disclose his location to relatives and justified this by claiming he was…
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Killing by government forces in Meta Walqite, South West Shewa (24 Jun 2026)
Three Oromo youths were taken from their homes in Wagidii Badesa kebele, Meta Walqite district, and executed in the forest near Wagidii military camp. Military commanders prevented their families from retrieving their bodies, which were…
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Killing by unidentified gunmen in West Shewa (24 Jun 2026)
A gifted 8th grade student at Qotaa Illoo Primary School in Dire Incinni district, Wabi Girmaye, was killed inside the school compound by armed thugs acting on the instruction of local party officials because his older brother is a member…