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4 people killed by government forces in Sasiga, East Wollega (13 Feb 2025)
Four young men were also reported killed by government forces in Sasiga district, East Wallega on 13 February. They were named: Tamirat Ayana Eyasu Abate Samuel Bokore Adam Adisu Masgabu Dachasa was shot dead by Fano forces in Gortee…
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Killing by government forces in Sasiga, East Wollega (13 Feb 2025)
Efrem Tesfa, a preacher in the Mekane Yesus Church in Sasiga. East Wallega, was killed by government forces on or just before 13 February. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 69 (2025-04-10), p.21.…
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Killing by government forces in Sayo, Kellem Wollega (12 Feb 2025)
Father of two, Melkamu Kejela of Shogo village, Sayo district, Qellem Wallega, was killed by government forces and his house was burned down during the night of 12 February. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 69 (2025-04-10), p.29.…
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Killing by government forces in Kiltu Kara, West Wollega (12 Feb 2025)
Ebise Berki, a 45 year-old widow, two of her daughters – Aster Abera, aged 12, and Senaol Abera, aged 8 – and their 5 year-old neighbour, Ogeti Balina, were shot dead by an ENDF soldier in Wanki village, Mandi district, West Wallega, on…
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Sexual violence by government forces in Kiltu Kara, West Wollega (9 Feb 2025)
Rape and killing of young women and children Bonsitu Gudeta, a ten year-old girl from Hagamsa Bala village, Kiltu Kara district, West Wallega, was taken from her home by government soldiers during the night of 9 February and raped. She…
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Displacement by Fano in Abe Dongoro, Horo Guduru Wollega (9 Feb 2025)
IDPs The city of Abe Dongoro in Horo Guduru zone is now reported to be devoid of Oromo inhabitants due to Fano’s acts of ethnic cleansing. The majority of more than one million IDPs in Oromia Region in July 2024 were due to ongoing…
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Killing in Borena (8 Feb 2025)
Two reports of the killing of Daraje Abishu in February 2025 were included in Report 72. From data received from ONM, he was named as being killed in Gaddo Araba village, Martii district, Arsi, on 8 February 2025 (p.24), as well as named…
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Killing by Fano in West Arsi (8 Feb 2025)
Two reports of the killing of Daraje Abishu in February 2025 were included in Report 72. He was named as being killed in Gaddo Araba village, Martii district, Arsi, on 8 February 2025 (p.24), as well as being named as being killed in a…
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3 people killed by government forces in North Shewa (7 Feb 2025)
Three, including a pregnant woman and her six-year old daughter, were killed in a drone strike on 7 February, in Zenbo kebele, Efratana district, North Showa zone. Addis Standard reported that four, a woman and three children, were killed…
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Displacement by government forces in Karrayyu, East Shewa (7 Feb 2025)
OSG was informed of the destitution and dire needs of the Karrayyu Oromo on 7 February. Addis Standard reported on 18 March that seven villages out of 18 kebeles in Fantale district were entirely displaced. Repeated attacks from Amhara…
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Killing by government forces in Lata Sibu, West Wollega (6 Feb 2025)
OSG Report 69 (p.28) carried a report that Yohanis Bokona Terefa was killed in ‘Nimai, Leta district’, West Wallega, on 6 February 2025. Further information was later received about the killing. His name was Yohanis Mokonnen Terefa and…
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Killing by government forces in West Guji (5 Feb 2025)
Two killings in 2025 which have not previously been recorded by OSG were reported by ONM in a podcast which reviewed 2025, the text of which was made available to OSG: Daraje Abishu, a young man in Gaddo Araba village, Qarca district,…
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Killing by government forces in Begi, West Wollega (2 Feb 2025)
Father of seven, Mohammed Nur Yasin, was taken from prison in Begi, West Wallega, and killed by ENDF on 2 February. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 69 (2025-04-10), p.28.…
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Killing in West Arsi (1 Feb 2025)
ONM sent a report on killings during 2025 including the following which were not previously recorded by OSG: 1 February 2025 (Martii District, Hella Akiya village): Ifa Aman Fato, a young man, was dragged from his home, tortured, and…
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8 people killed in Borena (1 Feb 2025)
Abuse in Afar Region Addis Standard reported on 1 February that at least eight civilians were killed during a drone strike on 30 January, launched by Djibouti against the opposition group, Front for the Restoration of Unity and Democracy…
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Killing by government militia in Kiltu Kara, West Wollega (31 Jan 2025)
Dawit Shumi was reported killed by ‘regime militia’ on 31 January in Nabo village, Lalo Asebi district, West Wallega. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 69 (2025-04-10), p.28.…
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Twenty Karrayyu Gadaa leaders, community elders released after three weeks of detention
Twenty Karrayyu Gadaa leaders and community elders, who had been detained and missing for 21 days, were released on Sunday, 26 January, 2025, and reunited with their families, according to family members who spoke to Addis Standard. The…
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Killing by government forces in East Hararghe (28 Jan 2025)
Dito Abaso, father of two living in Guba Qoricha district, East Hararge, was killed by government security forces (‘militia’) on 28 January. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 69 (2025-04-10), p.18.…
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Detention in North Shewa (26 Jan 2025)
Three women among the 300 held in the open-air site died because of lack of shelter and water or food. Most of the 300 were released after a short period but at least 14 Gadaa leaders (some reports were of 20) and eight parents of…
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Families, residents voice concerns as 20 Karrayyu Gadaa leaders, community elders remain missing for 18 days
Families and residents of Fentale district in the East Shewa Zone of Oromia Region have raised concerns about the whereabouts of 20 members of the Karrayyu Gadaa leaders and community elders who were arrested on January 6, 2025, and…
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Killing by government forces in Dale Wabera, Kellem Wollega (24 Jan 2025)
A killing by government forces reported on 24 January was that of 65 year-old Dangela Geleta, father of six, in Arroji Walbata, Dale Wabera district, Qellem Wallega. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 69 (2025-04-10), p.28.…
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5 people killed by government forces in Kellem Wollega (24 Jan 2025)
On 24 January, five relatives were killed by government forces ‘in one home’ at ‘Facha’ in Yeti village, Anfilo district, Qellem Wallega: Ashenafi Abiye Abram Tadesa Firaol Mitiku Abulu Fikadu Tame Tesfa During the night of 24 January,…
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Yaya Gulele district court in Oromia suspends operations after judges report assault, intimidation by security forces
The Yaya Gulele District Court in North Shewa Zone of the Oromia region has suspended its operations following the reported beating and intimidation of two judges by government security forces, according to the president of the district…
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Killing by government forces in Kiltu Kara, West Wollega (19 Jan 2025)
Indarge Etana, was killed by government forces in ‘Gute Silase’, Wandi Dale village, Kiltu Kara district, West Wallega, on 19 January. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 69 (2025-04-10), p.28.…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government forces in Horo Guduru Wollega (19 Jan 2025)
Burning, beating, forced conscription, extortion, looting and displacement Properties belonging to relatives of OLA leader Marroo Dirriba in Horo Guduru were seized by government forces on 19 January, including maize, sheep and cows.…
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Killing by government forces in Gimbi, West Wollega (18 Jan 2025)
Abushe (second/father’s name not given) was killed by government forces in Gimbi city, West Wallega, early morning on 17 or 18 January. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 69 (2025-04-10), p.27.…
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Woreda judge beaten for hours by Oromia anti-guerrilla police in Fitale town
On 18 January 2025, members of the Oromia anti-guerrilla police took Yaya Gulele woreda judge Jinenus Negassa into their camp in Fitale town and beat him severely from 12:30 to 4 p.m. EHRC said judges and prosecutors in the zone had been…
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Homes / property burned or looted by government forces in Borena (17 Jan 2025)
On 17 January 2025, properties belonging to Nura Jilo, siblings Negessa Liban, Roba Liban, Gambela Liban and their mother (name not reported) in Goro Dola district, Guji, were burnt by government forces. After burning down the houses,…
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Killing in Abuna Gindeberet, West Shewa (16 Jan 2025)
Fayyeeraa Dirribaa, Dire Kagne village, Abuna Gindeberet district, West Showa, was reported on 16 January to have been killed the previous day. The date of death was given as 5.5. EC, which is 13 January. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG…
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Detention in Karrayyu, East Shewa (Jan 2025)
Karrayyu update: eruption, earthquake, detention and destitution In mid to late January, there was significant seismic activity associated with the escape of gas and smoke from Mount Fantale in East Showa. Source: Oromia Support Group,…
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2 people killed by government forces in West Arsi (14 Jan 2025)
Two young men in Arsi were killed by government security forces on 13 or 14 January: Kadire Shueb Alisha was killed in Cole. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 69 (2025-04-10), p.15.…
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Killing of 14-year-old sparks protests in Borana zone, Moyale town; residents blame police for death
The killing of a 14-year-old teenager in Moyale town, Borana Zone of Oromia Region, allegedly by “police members” in Shewa Ber kebele, has sparked widespread outrage among residents. The teenager was reportedly shot and killed on Friday,…
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2 people killed by government militia in Kurfa Chele, East Hararghe (13 Jan 2025)
Two young men were shot dead by two militia members in Kurfa Chele district, East Hararge, on the evening of 13 January. Kadire Shuaibe and Jafar Abdulrazzaq, were returning from Maya town on a newly bought motorcycle to their homes in…
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Killing by government forces in Darimu, Illu Aba Bor (12 Jan 2025)
Tolera Cibsa and Gemechiis Ayale were killed by government forces in Darimu district, Illubabor (reported 12 January). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 69 (2025-04-10), p.27.…
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Killing by government forces in Moyale, Borena (10 Jan 2025)
On 10 January 2025, Boruu Alinur, was killed by government forces in front of his home in Moyale, Borana zone. Residents protested after the killing (ISS). He was 14 years old and was killed by police, according to Addis Standard. A 24…
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Detention by government forces in Horo Guduru Wollega (9 Jan 2025)
Over 200 workers at the Finchaa Sugar Factory in Horo Guduru were detained without trial or court order in the military compound in Sulula Finchaa 01 kebele in early December 2024 and remained in detention at least until 9 January. They…
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Killing by government militia in West Hararghe (9 Jan 2025)
Attempted killing of dissident Kelifa Hassen Ahmed, a 41 year-old former refugee in Somaliland and Djibouti, had complained about killings, including that of Aanaa Usmaa’il Alishoo at a Prosperity Party conference in Galamso, West…
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Homes / property burned or looted by government forces in North Shewa (9 Jan 2025)
Government forces burnt homes and looted grain and cattle in Salale district, North Showa, on 9 January. In a single village, Menketa Wario Gombore, the following losses were reported: Gedefa Bahiru – 2 buildings burnt, 3 cattle stolen…
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4 people detained in Dera, North Shewa (9 Jan 2025)
Four women were detained in Adare camp, Darra district, North Showa, on 9 January, because their husbands were suspected of having links to OLA: Tiringo Ahmed, Domboshe Habtamu, Ima Koricho and Genet Abite. Source: Oromia Support Group,…
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Killing in Mana Sibu, West Wollega (8 Jan 2025)
Dawit Hailu Gemechu was shot dead at the Jinenus Hotel in Mandi city, Mana Sibu district, West Wallega, on 8 January. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 69 (2025-04-10), p.27.…
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Killing by government militia in Habro, West Hararghe (3 Jan 2025)
Aanaa Usmaa’il Alishoo, aged 16/17, Ifa Jiru village (also reported as Balballeettii village), Habro district, West Hararge, was shot dead on 3 January by a local government militia member, Toofiqoo Yusuuf, when he attempted to flee from…
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Detention by Fano in East Bale (1 Jan 2025)
On 1 January 2025, two young men were detained for ransom by Fano (presumably Government Fano) in East Bale. They demanded 500,000 birr each for their release. It was reported next day that their families were unable to pay and that they…
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Killing in Adola, Guji (31 Dec 2024)
A photograph of an unnamed young man, carrying his shoes and walking barefoot with his arms tied tightly behind him, was sent on 31 December. He is being marched to a place of detention or possibly execution in Guji zone. No further…
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Killing by government forces in West Shewa (29 Dec 2024)
Among civilians killed by ENDF in Adaha Berga, West Showa, on or shortly before 29 December, three were named: Aselefech Nigatu Tesfaye Lema Midegsa Olkeba … Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.18.…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government forces in Jimma (26 Dec 2024)
A short video of ENDF soldiers and security officers manhandling, beating and kicking a young Oromo in public, was sent to OSG on 26 December. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.31.…
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Killing by government forces in Borena (25 Dec 2024)
In Molicha village, Liban district, East Borana, Dadi Jibicho was killed by government forces on 25 December. He was falsely accused of having links to OLA. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.33.…
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Killing by government forces in Dera, North Shewa (23 Dec 2024)
OLF-OLA wrote on 23 December about the activities of ‘Wallega Fano.’ The group is very similar to ‘Darra Fano’, the Government Fano in North Showa. With little military training and discipline, Wallega Fano, is another Government Fano…
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Killing by government forces in Mendi, West Wollega (21 Dec 2024)
Government forces killed five civilians at a wedding ceremony in Dale village, Mendi district, West Wallega, on 21 December: Deale Indalu Wako (father’s name not known) Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.31.…
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Detention in Sibu Sire, East Wollega (21 Dec 2024)
Brothers Mulatu and Mesgabu Wakgari were reported detained in Sibu Sire district prison, East Wallega, on 21 December. They were both detained because their children had joined OLA. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68…
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Killing by government forces in Adama, East Shewa (17 Dec 2024)
Ismael Tibesso, a university graduate in Adama, East Showa, was killed by ENDF during the night of 17 December. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.18.…