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 Jimma (15 Dec 2024)
Fu’ad (father’s name unknown), a motorcycle rickshaw (bajaji) driver in Jimma city, was killed by government forces ‘in his bajaji’ in the evening of 15 December. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.31.…
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OLA fighters subject women and girls to gang rape and sexual slavery in Sayo and Anfillo woredas
Amnesty interviewed 10 survivors of gang rape by OLA fighters in Sayo and Anfillo woredas between 2020 and 2024; seven were under 18 at the time and five were held in sexual slavery, in one case a mother and her 12-year-old daughter held…
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Killing by government forces in Elwaye, Borena (13 Dec 2024)
Debano Bonaya Wako and her brother Xune Bonaya Wako, of Sabba village, Elwaye district, Borana zone, were reported killed by government forces on 13 December. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.33.…
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Killing by government forces in Nejo, West Wollega (13 Dec 2024)
Merga Indalu, Inemai Boli village, Boji Dirmaji district Lemi Indalu Gemeda and Dawit Bari Nado, Gida Buruso village, Nejo district. On 13 December, the killing by government forces was reported of Samuel Kitila in Geco village, Sayo Nole…
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Homes / property burned or looted by government forces in West Shewa (13 Dec 2024)
Among the thousands of homes burned by ENDF, four heads of households whose homes were burnt down on 13 December in Meta Walkite district, West Showa, were: Gedefa Fikiru Fikadh Damto Lenjiso Bote Ashetu Adugna ‘All their maize’ and…
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Detention in Bako, West Shewa (11 Dec 2024)
The following were reported on 11 December to have been detained without trial or court appearance for one year in Kilinto prison: Wada Getacho Wajirra Getacho Geleta Bekele Megersa Sima Samuel Esrael A wave of arrests in West Showa, in…
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Killing by government forces in Babo Gembel, West Wollega (10 Dec 2024)
Mustefa Simesso, Ambalo Dilla village, Babo Gambel district, West Wallega, was reported killed by ENDF on 10 December. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.30.…
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Killing in Ambo, West Shewa (9 Dec 2024)
Of three people reportedly mistreated in detention in Ambo prison (West Showa), Elias Lema was killed on 9 December. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.18.…
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Killing by Fano in Elwaye, Borena (6 Dec 2024)
A drone strike killed at least 11 in a school and destroyed crops in a village near Debre Birhan on 6 December. As before and in Oromia Region, witnesses and relatives of victims were warned not to speak to media. ‘Those who do speak are…
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Sexual violence by government forces in Wadera, Guji (6 Dec 2024)
Rape of child Five year-old Raggasa Fiqadu Horo was raped by ENDF soldiers ‘in front of his house’ in Wadera district, Guji, on 6 December (ISS). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.33.…
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Detention by Fano in Dera, North Shewa (3 Dec 2024)
In an appeal released on 3 December by BBC Afaan Oromoo,41 Daniel stated that he had acted in good faith, reporting only what he had seen and experienced in Darra district, pointing out atrocities committed by Fano militants on Oromo…
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Killing by government forces in West Wollega (30 Nov 2024)
On 30 November, Merertu Daba, was reported killed by government forces in Boji Chokorsa district, West Wallega. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.30.…
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8 people killed by government forces in West Arsi (30 Nov 2024)
It was reported that eight civilians, including Mohammed Nur, were killed by ENDF in Sirka district on or shortly before 30 November. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.25.…
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Killing by government forces in West Wollega (28 Nov 2024)
Three friends and neighbours were taken from home where they were drinking coffee together in Yubdu district, West Wallega, on 28 November, and shot dead by government forces, ‘without any reason.’ Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report…
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5 people killed in Dera, North Shewa (28 Nov 2024)
ISS reported on 28 November from Cairo that he had received information that the following five civilians were killed in a drone attack on Salale, Darra, a few hours previously: Tiringo Abu Gazze Sanbato Firee Warquu Lama Abuye Tamima…
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Detention in Kellem Wollega (28 Nov 2024)
It was reported on 28 November that Daniel Gamada had been forced into hiding after receiving death threats from government sources, and later reported that his sister, two brothers and a friend had been taken from his home in the capital…
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13 Christian residents taken from their homes and shot dead in Shirka woreda
On the night of 28 November 2024, OLA fighters separated Christian residents of Solesa Reketa and Mekena kebeles from others, took 13 people out of their homes and shot them dead. Source: Ethiopian Human Rights Commission statement…
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4 people detained by government forces in Nekemte, East Wollega (25 Nov 2024)
Four civilians were reportedly arrested and imprisoned in Bako, East Wallega, on 25 November, following the death of an ENDF commander: Alemu Lemu Dachasa Getaneh Chaltu Guluma Miratu Shanko On 17 December, six were named among those…
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Detention in Dera, North Shewa (22 Nov 2024)
Addis Standard reported that 16 residents who had given media interviews about the killing of Dereje Amare in Darra district in September were detained on 22 November, after the video of his beheading had been widely circulated. They…
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Detention in West Arsi (21 Nov 2024)
On 21 November, Basa Adilo, 9 months pregnant, from Heban village in Arsi, was imprisoned ‘because her child is in OLA.’ Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.25.…
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Killing in Dera, North Shewa (21 Nov 2024)
OLF-OLA investigated the incident and wrote that Dereje Amare and his neighbour, Tadese Neguse, also a young teenager in Sararkullaa village, Darra district, were both beheaded in September.33 (Addis Standard wrote on 21 November that…
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Oromia residents report widespread forced conscription, allege detentions, ‘extortion’ by gov’t forces
Residents from various parts of the Oromia region have reported a significant increase in forced conscription for military training, with government security forces allegedly targeting youth across the region. A mother from Adama City,…
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5 people detained by police in Gimbi, West Wollega (19 Nov 2024)
Five young men were arrested and taken to Gimbi town police station on 19 November. The names of three were obtained: Merga Akawak, Sanyi Rebu and Tamane Hundesa. On 4 December, police detained Wande Etana in Guliso, West Wallega, after…
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Detention by police in Dale Wabera, Kellem Wollega (18 Nov 2024)
On 18 November, the detention was reported of Adugna Kabeta (54), his wife Alganesh Sukessa (47) and two others, Jaleta Lamu (38) and Ms Chaltu Wandimu (27), from Dale Wabera village, Qellem Wallega. They were taken to Dembi Dollo 04…
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Killing by government forces in Kellem Wollega (18 Nov 2024)
Following fighting between ENDF and OLA, two civilians, Beshatu Kena and Baca Yadeta, in Geba Arbi district, Qellem Wallega, were killed by ENDF on or shortly before 18 November. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07),…
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Killing by Fano in Limu, East Wollega (17 Nov 2024)
Four civilians were kidnaped by Fano from Limu Galila, East Wallega on 17 November. One, Tolesa Garado, escaped. The other three, including Tolesa’s brother, Eyuel Garado, and two others, Elias Daba and Soruma Regassa, were killed next…
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2 people killed by government forces in Bilo Boshe, East Wollega (17 Nov 2024)
In Done village, Bilo Boshe district, East Wallega, on 17 November, two young men, Lalisa Bacha and Imiru Keba, were killed by government forces and their family were detained in Bilo Boshe district prison. Source: Oromia Support Group,…
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Killing by government forces in Miyo, Borena (16 Nov 2024)
In September 2024, local militia fired on four motorcycle riders in Boku Luboma, Miyo district, Borana, killing one and injuring two others, after they had refused to pay a 50 birr checkpoint fee. Uda Bada Shura, Nuruu village, Goro Dola…
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Killing in West Hararghe (16 Nov 2024)
On 16 November, the killing of two young teenagers, Abdulfetah Hasan and Nasir Mohammed, was reported to OSG. The boys, aged 14 and 12, were close relatives, living in Obi 17 kebele, Bultum district, West Hararge. Source: Oromia Support…
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Detention by police in Amuru, Horo Guduru Wollega (15 Nov 2024)
Addis Standard reported on 15 November that more than 130 civilians in Amuru district, Horo Guduru, had been detained at Obora Police Station for over seven months without trial, subjected to mistreatment and denied medical care. They…
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Killing by government forces in Dera, North Shewa (Nov 2024)
ENDF ground forces and drone strikes, and Fano militia continue to kill innocent Oromo villagers and other civilians in central Oromia, especially in North Showa. There was a major offensive in November by ENDF and a government-backed…
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Detention in East Shewa (14 Nov 2024)
On 14 November, a picture was received of detained young men from Bosat, East Showa, yoked together in a degrading manner. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.21.…
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3 people killed by government forces in Bule Hora, West Guji (8 Nov 2024)
Three members of one family were killed by ENDF during the night of 8 November in Hafa Loggaa village, Bule Hora district, West Guji, and their bodies left ‘on the road’: Shoto Elema Hanku Elema Ganale Hanku Ganale Hanku Jilo Two…
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Killing by government forces in Mana Sibu, West Wollega (8 Nov 2024)
A third killing by ENDF in West Wallega during the night of 8 November was that of Matiwos Erana, from Baro Badessa village, Mana Sibu district. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.29.…
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Killing in Mana Sibu, West Wollega (8 Nov 2024)
Biraatu Tesso Jigi, from Saci village, Mana Sibu district, West Wallega, was ‘killed on the road’ on 8 November. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.29.…
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Killing by government forces in West Wollega (8 Nov 2024)
Adamu Bento Yadeta, from Boji Chokorsa district, West Wallega, was abducted and killed by government forces in Kaji during the night of 8 November. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.29.…
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Killing by government militia in Bordode, West Hararghe (8 Nov 2024)
On 8 November, the execution was reported of Fatima Yusuf who lived in Kora city. She was from Gumbi Bordode district, West Hararge. Fatima was captured the day before she was killed and her body ‘thrown’ on the ground. Source: Oromia…
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Three killed and four wounded, including a 12-year-old, in Meki town
At about 8 p.m. on 8 November 2024, armed men suspected by victims and families to be OLA members attacked Meki town 02 kebele, killing three people and injuring four, including a 12-year-old child. Source: Ethiopian Human Rights…
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12 ethnic Gurage residents killed, some burned in their homes, in Meja Lalu kebele, Dugda woreda
On the night of 8 November 2024, OLA members attacked ethnic Gurage residents of Meja Lalu kebele, setting houses on fire over them and shooting, killing 12 people. Source: Ethiopian Human Rights Commission statement (Amharic (summarised…
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Killing in North Shewa (7 Nov 2024)
More than nine schoolchildren were wounded in a drone strike on Dhahe Wilinco Bifti school, Gabra Guracha district, North Showa, on 7 November. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.19.…
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Killing in Fiche, North Shewa (2 Nov 2024)
Misgana Alemu was admitted to hospital in Fiche, Salale, after being wounded in a drone strike in Darra district on 2 November. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.19.…
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Over 45 killed in Oromia’s North Shewa zone, including Wacale district administrator
More than 45 individuals, including Nigussie Koru, the administrator of Wacale district in Oromia’s North Shewa Zone, were reportedly killed by armed assailants early on Friday, 01 November, 2024, sources told the BBC. A local resident,…
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Killing by Fano in Dera, North Shewa (1 Nov 2024)
On 1 November, ‘armed assailants’ killed 45-48, including the newlyappointed Wacale administrator, Nigussie Koru, along with ‘several government security personnel,’ when they were traveling to Kara district, North Showa to ‘monitor the…
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Residents abducted while collecting bodies after OLA attack in Wuchale woreda
On 1 November 2024, after an OLA attack killed administration and security officials in Wuchale woreda, the fighters abducted an unknown number of residents who were collecting the bodies and the wounded. Source: Ethiopian Human Rights…
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17 young day labourers detained by Oromia police in Dukem for forced army recruitment
On 1 November 2024, Oromia police detained two young men looking for day work near the Eastern Industry Zone in Dukem, with about 15 others, saying they would be recruited into the army. They were held for two days and released after…
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38 civilians, including children, women and elderly, killed and 78 homes burned in OLA attack in Dugda woreda
At dawn on 31 October 2024, OLA members attacked residents of Birbisa and Gale kebeles, accusing them of cooperating with the government. They killed 38 civilians (17 men and 21 women, including children and elderly people), injured…
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5 people killed by Fano in Limu, East Wollega (28 Oct 2024)
On 28 October, five members of one family were killed by Fano forces in Lali Gudina village, Hangar Gute district, East Wallega (a second report on 18 November named the district as Limu Galila). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report…
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Killing in Dera, North Shewa (28 Oct 2024)
Shortly afterwards, on 28 October, three were killed in their homes during a drone strike on Babu Dire village, Darra district: Girma Abebe Ale Girma Damtew Amare Six cows were killed in the same strike. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG…
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50 people killed by government forces in Bedele, Buno Bedele (27 Oct 2024)
Drone attacks were scaled up in Gonder during October. About 50 children were reportedly killed in drone strikes in Bahir Dar, 51 and 23, including children, were killed in fighting between Fano and ENDF in Addis Kedam, Awi zone, on 27…
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Detention in Nekemte, East Wollega (26 Oct 2024)
Three youngsters were reported detained in Nekemte, East Wallega, on 26 October: Wada Getachew Samuel Esrael … Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.28.…