All documented incidents
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Every published incident, newest first. Open one to read the full record.
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Sexual violence by government forces in Babo Gembel, West Wollega (25 Oct 2024)
Bontu (father’s name not reported), a 14 year-old girl from Babo Gambel town, West Wallega, was raped by three ENDF soldiers and then killed on 25 October. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.29.…
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Killing by government forces in Dera, North Shewa (24 Oct 2024)
ENDF were responsible for the killing and burning of Teshale Negasa, in Darra district, on 24 October. All that remained of Teshale was his left foot. He was accused of supporting OLA. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68…
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Killing by Fano in Dera, North Shewa (23 Oct 2024)
A teacher, Ayana Amanu, was reported on 23 October to have been killed by Fano militants in Darra district, North Showa. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68 (2025-01-07), p.17.…
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Detention in West Arsi (20 Oct 2024)
Many were taken from their homes in Chilalo district, Arsi, on 20 October and detained in Sibu Abadiri prison. Only four names were available: Abishu Dilbato, Bayisa Tura, Usman Sheikh Usmoo and Abdela Gishu. Source: Oromia Support Group,…
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Killing in Jardega Jarte, Horo Guduru Wollega (19 Oct 2024)
Tamire Oliqa, a young man in Jardega Jarte district, Horo Guduru, was killed on 19 October 2024. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 72 (2026-03-03), p.36.…
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45 people killed by government forces in West Arsi (19 Oct 2024)
A video posted on social media around 19 October, 45 shows two men abducted by ENDF, seated in the back of a pickup truck, prior to being executed, in Munessa district, West Arsi. Screenshots show an ENDF officer, a young man with his…
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Resident detained by security forces and shot dead in Kobere kebele, Begi woreda
On 19 October 2024, a resident of Kobere kebele was detained by government security forces for allegedly supporting the OLA and shot dead the same day; his body was left on the road. Source: Ethiopian Human Rights Commission statement…
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Between Two Fires: Oromia’s Guji zones ravaged by conflict, civilians trapped amid human rights abuses
The Oromia region has been plagued by a militarized conflict for the past six years, with the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and federal as well as regional security forces locked in a protracted battle. Despite two rounds of peace talks to…
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Killing by government forces in Ababo, Horo Guduru Wollega (15 Oct 2024)
ONM reported the following killings in 2024 and 2025 which have not been recorded previously by OSG: On 15 October 2024, in the Ababo Guduru district of Horo Guduru, government security forces killed farmer, Garama Motumma, and left his…
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Homes / property burned or looted by government forces in West Guji (15 Oct 2024)
Gamada Robe On 15 October, at least six homes were destroyed by fire in Cari Badessa village, Galana district, West Guji, by ENDF, who stole ‘cows, sheep, goats and maize’: Utura Koncori Dido Ararso Roba Nore Roba Joga Halake Damte Andule…
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Homes / property burned or looted by government forces in Bule Hora, West Guji (13 Oct 2024)
Homes belonging to the following heads of households in Surro Bargudda, Guji, were burned by ENDF soldiers on 13 October: Sida Dube – 200 kg maize and 40 goats stolen Nuguse Dayaso – two homes burnt, 300 kg maize taken Gololcha Sida – 80…
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2 people detained in Jimma Rare, Horo Guduru Wollega (13 Oct 2024)
Seven farmers in Horo Guduru, including two women, were reportedly detained in Jima Rare prison on 13 October because they had no money to pay for their release. They were moved from Jima Rare by 15 October. They were named: Kaleessa…
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Detention in Burayu, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (13 Oct 2024)
Two young men were reported on 13 October to have been taken from Irreecha celebrations at Melka Itete, Burayu, to be detained and mistreated in Burayu prison. Their names were not given. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 68…
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Killing in Bilo Boshe, East Wollega (10 Oct 2024)
It was reported on 10 October that Dinku Tolera, a teacher at Bilo Boshe High School, Bilo district, East Wallega, was killed the previous day near the Mekane Yesus, ‘Church of Anne’, because he was suspected of involvement with OLA.…
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Killing by government forces in West Arsi (10 Oct 2024)
In the late evening of 10 October, ENDF soldiers rounded up students and farmers in house searches in Sadika Karsa kebele, Robe Didea district, Arsi, accusing them of links to OLA. Seven were shot dead at 2.00 am that night in the Amelama…
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Nine people, including a man and five family members, killed by government forces in Iteya Gemba Jete kebele
The next day, 9 October 2024, government security forces killed nine people in Iteya Gemba Jete kebele, including one man with five of his family members, accusing them of supporting the OLA. Source: Ethiopian Human Rights Commission…
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Education Under Siege: Grade 12 exam results expose education crisis in conflict-hit Amhara, Oromia regions
Nearly 680,000 senior high school students across Ethiopia have been anxiously awaiting their Grade 12 exam results since taking the test in July 2024. awaited announcement came on 09 September, 2024, when Professor Berhanu Nega, the…
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Five civilians killed by OLA in Ameya woreda for allegedly supporting government forces
On 8 October 2024, OLA fighters killed five civilians in three Ameya kebeles, accusing them of supporting government forces in the area. Source: Ethiopian Human Rights Commission statement (Amharic (summarised in English)), published…
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Two men detained by security forces on suspicion of supporting OLA and found shot dead the same day
On 5 October 2024, government security forces detained two residents of Lalo Geleta kebele, accusing them of supplying food and information to the OLA. They were shot dead the same day and their bodies left on the road. Source: Ethiopian…
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Killing by police in Adama, East Shewa (29 Sep 2024)
A woman was hit and killed by a police vehicle in Adama on 29 September, because she was suspected of ‘feeding OLA.’ Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 67 (2024-10-10), p.18.…
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Three civilians killed in West Wollega’s Begi, Kondala districts; families blame ‘government forces’ for the deaths
Three civilians were killed in the Begi and Kondala districts of the West Wollega Zone, Oromia region, with residents and family members attributing the deaths to “government forces.” Kasim Birhanu, the brother of one of the deceased Abib…
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Killing by government forces in West Wollega (18 Sep 2024)
A woman, Beftae Gemechu, and a young man, Jiregna Himamu, were killed by ENDF in Haru district, West Wallega on 18 September. ‘They also robbed three cows’. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 67 (2024-10-10), p.22.…
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Killing by Fano in Kuyu, North Shewa (18 Sep 2024)
Getachew Megersa was killed, allegedly by Fano, in Kuyu Salale, North Showa, on 18 September. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 67 (2024-10-10), p.16. https://oromiasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/OSG-Report-67.pdf
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Torture / ill-treatment by government militia in Horo Guduru Wollega (Sep 2024)
Addis Standard reported farms being abandoned in Horo Guduru zone in September. Refusal by farmers to undertake militia training led to imprisonment, torture and denial of access to fertiliser, seeds and pesticides. Public meetings,…
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Killing by Fano in Sire, Arsi (14 Sep 2024)
An attack in Merga Jiregna, allegedly by Fano, on 14 September, was reported by Addis Standard 17 September. The administrative head of Sire Doro, Alamiro Reta, and local Prosperity Party leader, Akile Fikadu, died after being attacked…
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Killing in Lalo Asabi, West Wollega (12 Sep 2024)
Nabiyu Gina, from nearby Arroji Seerdoo village, Lalo Asabi district, was killed next morning, 12 September. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 67 (2024-10-10), p.22.…
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Killing by government forces in Lalo Asabi, West Wollega (11 Sep 2024)
Baanjahu Daka, a 72 year-old man, in Seerdoo village, Lalo Asabi district, West Wallega, was killed by ENDF on the night of 11 September because two of his children had joined OLA. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 67 (2024-10-10),…
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Torture / ill-treatment in East Bale (10 Sep 2024)
A picture of a woman being beaten was sent to OSG on 10 September. She was reported to be detained in Agarfa, East Bale zone. No other information was available. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 67 (2024-10-10), p.19.…
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Killing by government forces in Lata Sibu, West Wollega (8 Sep 2024)
Gutema Alemaye, recently graduated from Ambo University, was killed by ENDF on the night of 8 September in Gori town, Lata Sibu district, West Wallega. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 67 (2024-10-10), p.22.…
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Seven senior OLF leaders released after over four years of detention without charges, despite repeated court orders
Seven senior leaders of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) were released today after spending more than four years in detention without charges, despite multiple court orders for their release, OLF spokesperson Lemi Gemechu told Addis…
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Killing in East Wollega (3 Sep 2024)
Addis Standard 3 September, https://addisstandard.com/deadly-assault-in-east-wollega-zone-of-oromiaregion-claims-three-lives-leaves-one-wounded/ town. Alamiro died shortly after the attack and Akile died next day. Merga Alemu, the Merga…
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Killing by Fano in East Wollega (31 Aug 2024)
OSG received corroboration by a local informant of a report in Addis Standard of the killing of three heads of large families by Fano in Kiramu district, East Wallega, on 31 August. They were killed when returning from market in Merga…
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Killing by government militia in East Hararghe (30 Aug 2024)
OSG received a report on 30 August of continued killings by Somali ‘militia’ of Oromo living in Cinaksan (Chineksen), by the border with Somali Region in East Hararge. Three of those killed were named: Afrikaan Ahmad, from Bubbee…
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Bus passengers abducted and driver and assistant killed near Tulu Milki
On 28 August 2024, OLA fighters stopped a bus near Gerba Guracha at Tulu Milki, abducted an unknown number of passengers and killed the driver and his assistant. Source: Ethiopian Human Rights Commission statement (Amharic (summarised in…
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Killing in Chobi, West Shewa (27 Aug 2024)
Husband and wife, Wakuma Babisho and Tejitu Kumsa, Cobi district, West Showa, were reported killed on 27 August, because two of their children had joined OLA. On 3 September, three were killed in Ijaji and Bakko districts, West Showa:…
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Three churchgoers killed by Amhara armed men in Andode Dicho kebele, Gida Ayana woreda
On 25 August 2024, residents of 03 kebele walking to an Orthodox church were attacked by Amhara armed men operating in the area; three were killed. Source: Ethiopian Human Rights Commission statement (Amharic (summarised in English)),…
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Killing by government forces in Jibat, West Shewa (24 Aug 2024)
Tejitu Negash, a woman living in Jibat district, West Showa, was killed on or just before 24 August by ENDF, because her son had joined OLA. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 67 (2024-10-10), p.16.…
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Killing by government forces in East Wollega (22 Aug 2024)
Three young men in Billo Boshe district, East Wallega, were killed by ENDF on 22 August: Girma Dinsa Tujuba Mokonen Tolera (father’s name not given) Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 67 (2024-10-10), p.20.…
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Killing by government forces in Ebantu, East Wollega (19 Aug 2024)
On 19 August, Andualem Wayessa and Urgessa Tamane were reported killed by ENDF in Ebantu district, East Wallega. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 67 (2024-10-10), p.20.…
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Detention by government forces in Hidhabu Abote, North Shewa (19 Aug 2024)
Amid the widespread military engagements between government forces, OLA and Fano, there have been reports of a large number of imprisonments in at least Yaya Gulale and Hindhabu Abote districts in North Showa (19 August), and the burning…
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Ejere businessman detained by soldiers on suspicion of supplying OLA and found killed the next day
Tesfa Boja, a trader in Ejere town, was detained by army soldiers on 18 August 2024 on suspicion of being an OLA logistics supplier and held overnight in their camp. On 19 August his body was found on the main road near his home. Source:…
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Killing by government forces in Kellem Wollega (18 Aug 2024)
Samuel Kenate, a young man from Chenka district, Qellem Wallega, was reported killed by ENDF on 18 August. Many were detained around Dembi Dollo at this time. Ibid. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 67 (2024-10-10), p.21.…
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Torture / ill-treatment in Nekemte, East Wollega (18 Aug 2024)
It was reported on 18 August that four heads of families from 07 kebele in Nekemte city, East Wallega, were detained and tortured. Only one father’s name was given. Their names were Chimdessa, Bedassa, Yosef and Mujaid Husen. Source:…
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Killing in Ejere, West Shewa (17 Aug 2024)
Asefa Boja, a young shopkeeper in Ejere town, West Showa, was taken from his home and imprisoned on about 17 August. He was robbed of 312,000 Birr from his shop. On 20 August, he was taken from prison and killed. Source: Oromia Support…
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Killing by Fano in Abe Dongoro, Horo Guduru Wollega (16 Aug 2024)
Five farmers in Caru village, Abe Dongoro district, Horo Guduru, were killed by Fano on 16 August: Tesfaye Amante Indiris Kane Ashetu Tola Shagitu Godana Lalistu Melese, a widow with three children. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG…
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Torture / ill-treatment by police in Amuru, Horo Guduru Wollega (Aug 2024)
Kena Tola was among 130 detainees who were mistreated in Oboro Police Station, Amuru district, Horo Guduru, because alleged links between family members and OLA. Addis Standard reported that he died of untreated injuries from being…
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Three kebele staff and residents killed and homes burned by OLA in Telefa Chefa kebele, Aseko woreda
At about 5 p.m. on 13 August 2024, OLA fighters entered Telefa Chefa kebele and singled out kebele staff and residents said to have government links, killing three and seriously injuring one. They burned homes, and residents fled to Aseko…
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2 people killed by government forces in Abichu, North Shewa (12 Aug 2024)
Indiris Wagi and Tolosa Abichu, two young men in Yaya Gulale, North Showa, were killed by government forces on 12 August. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 67 (2024-10-10), p.16.…
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Killing in Yubdo, West Wollega (10 Aug 2024)
The results of a confidential internal Ethiopian Health Ministry report were published in The Reporter on 10 August. OSG has received sporadic reports of deaths from malaria, especially in zones of Wallega but there is little available…
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22 killed, 540 homes burned and about 800 livestock looted by Amhara armed group in Cheru kebele
At about 6 a.m. on 9 August 2024, members of an Amhara armed group operating in the area opened fire on residents of Cheru kebele, killing 22 and injuring four. Residents said 540 homes were burned and about 800 livestock looted. Source:…