All documented incidents
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Every published incident, newest first. Open one to read the full record.
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Torture / ill-treatment by government forces in Guji (24 Feb 2024)
Sadistic torture of young man by ENDF OSG reporter, former Qeerroo activist and torture survivor Ibrahim Sadan Shakhal, investigated the background of a ten-minute video of a youngster being tortured, which was posted on social media on…
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Oromia regional gov’t admits killing of four Orthodox priests in Zequala Monastery, blames ‘OLF Shene’
Oromia Regional State Peace and Security Bureau has confirmed the killing this week of four priests of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) who were serving the historic Zequala Abune Gebre Menfes Kidus Monastery. in the East Shewa…
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Experts highlight outstanding issues as Ethiopia takes a step towards transitional justice
War crimes, crimes against humanity, ethnic cleansing, and other forms of grave human rights violations, including massacres, arbitrary killings, gender-based violence, and forced displacements, have been committed against civilians…
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Killing in Horo Guduru Wollega (23 Feb 2024)
It was reported on 23 February that there had been several days of heavy fighting, with deployment of tanks and drones for several days from around 14 February in Horo Guduru zone, around Dadu, Kombolcha and Sulula Finca’a. Three sugar…
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Killing by Fano in North Shewa (23 Feb 2024)
Fano fighters stopped passenger vehicles around Debre Sina, 32 km south of Showa Robit, North Showa, and imprisoned the nine victims for four days during which at least some, including the surviving teacher, were beaten. They were then…
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4 people killed by Oromia special forces in Bishoftu, East Shewa (20 Feb 2024)
Addis Standard reported that four Ethiopian Orthodox priests were abducted from Zequala Abune Gebre Menfes Kidus Monastery in East Showa, about 30 km southwest of Bishoftu by ‘armed militants’ on 20 February and killed. Oromia Regional…
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Killing by government forces in Gimbi, West Wollega (16 Feb 2024)
On Friday 16 February, in Chole town, Gimbi district, West Wallega, a husband and wife, Mengistu Qana (in his 50s) and Tewabich Daafa (in her 40s) were taken from their home and shot dead by ENDF operating from a nearby command post,…
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11 civilians killed and homes burned by OLA in Abuye Jeblal kebele, Ameya woreda
On 15 February 2024, the OLA attacked Abuye Jeblal kebele in Ameya woreda, accusing residents of being families of government workers or security forces or of cooperating with the government. It killed 11 civilians, burned homes and…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription in West Wollega (12 Feb 2024)
Dereje Kenea Waltaji, a teacher from Billa, Bojjii Birmajii, West Wallega, abducted 12 February. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 65 (2024-03-14), p.23.…
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Killing by government militia in Begi, West Wollega (9 Feb 2024)
Waaqeffannaa followers in Begi district are now fearful. A local informant believes the atrocity was encouraged by local government to terrorise the population and reduce support for OLA. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 65…
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Detention in Guliso, West Wollega (7 Feb 2024)
The report named 60 who had been detained, ‘arrested on the streets, market places etc.’, 57 in Guliso district, 42 in Chalia town, between 7 February and 2 July. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 67 (2024-10-10), p.24.…
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Armed groups kill 12 members of local gov’t militia from Guji zone, Oromia region
A group of armed forces have killed twelve militiamen from Guji zone of the Oromia region in Southern Ethiopia, officials and residents told Addis Standard . Speaking to Addis Standard the governor of Tifate village of Sarmale district in…
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Two killed, including deputy head of woreda health office, in attack on measles vaccination team
On 22 January 2024, unidentified armed men attacked health workers travelling to vaccinate residents of Ergansa kebele against measles, killing two including the deputy head of the woreda health office and injuring three. Health services…
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Church guard and another resident killed by OLA in Dera woreda after army withdrawal
After the army left Dera woreda on 18 January 2024, OLA fighters took control the next day and killed a guard of Salayish St Mary church and another resident, accusing them of supplying food to government forces. The second man's body was…
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Homes / property burned or looted by government forces in Karrayyu, East Shewa (9 Jan 2024)
On January 9, 2024 military forces arrived at the large specially-designated circular ‘Gadaa village’ of the Baso Michillee and burned down every house on the massive picturesque and venerated premises. The destruction was systematic and…
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34 people killed by government forces in East Shewa (9 Jan 2024)
This large crowd was held for three days under tight restriction without water or food. It was an assembly of all sectors of the society, including elderly people, children, breast-feeding mothers, community leaders, youth. ‘No one could…
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Killing by government forces in East Shewa (5 Jan 2024)
Burning of Michillee (Baso) Gadaa village The most egregious act was to follow. The bus was burned on January 5, on 6 January the 402 people were collected into the military camp and kept until January 9 when most of the people were…
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Killing by government forces in South West Shewa (4 Jan 2024)
It was reported that two Qeerroo (Oromo youth) were killed by ENDF in Tajii district, Southwest Showa, on 4 January: Nagao Dhinsa Dilii Olaansaa Two of three youngsters were also named, killed by ENDF on 14 January at 01 kebele, Tulu Bolo…
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Killing by government forces in Mana Sibu, West Wollega (3 Jan 2024)
Two Qeerroo were reported killed by ENDF in Agemsa Bella, Mandi district, West Wallega, on 3 January: Wasanuu Hunduma Gemechis Teferi On 19 January, the killing that day of two more Qeerroo was reported in Mana Sibu district of West…
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Killing by government forces in Guliso, West Wollega (1 Jan 2024)
Rev. Mitiku Qabesa, 40, married, Walle Angori, Dalle Wabera district, Qellem Wallega zone, killed on 1 January 2024 The group also reported the killing of government soldiers who attempted to escape but were caught ‘on the streets’. One…
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2 people killed in Horo Guduru Wollega (28 Dec 2023)
Reuters reported on 28 December that a drone strike Christmas Day morning on a church compound in Horo Guduru zone killed eight people and injured five. They had gathered at the Baro Full Gospel Church to gather corn in a nearby field.…
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Drone strike kills eight people, including two children, in Guduru woreda
At about 7:30 a.m. on 25 December 2023, a drone strike in Guduru woreda killed eight people, including two children, and injured four others. Residents said the OLA operated widely in the area and the army occasionally used drones in…
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18 people killed by Fano in Dera, North Shewa (24 Dec 2023)
Addis Standard reported that 18 community members were killed by Fano in a two-day attack in Darra district beginning 24 December 2023. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 66 (2024-07-04), p.25.…
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Killing by government forces in Borena (21 Dec 2023)
Birhanu Neenqoo, in Lollootu, Sabba Boru district, Guji, was killed by government forces on 21 December 2023. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 69 (2025-04-10), p.35.…
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Displacement in North Shewa (1 Dec 2023)
OCHA in its 1 December Situation Report, stated that over 61,000 were displaced by ongoing violence in eight districts of North Showa according to an assessment 19-26 November, which reported 4860 burnt out shelters, 53 damaged health…
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Eight members of one family killed in Kope kebele, Shirka woreda
On 27 November 2023, armed men killed eight members of one family in Kope kebele, Shirka woreda. Residents told EHRC they continued to receive threats. Source: Ethiopian Human Rights Commission statement (Amharic (summarised in English)),…
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19 people held for months without court appearance in Melka Nono sub-city, Sheger City, under "haala yeroo"
Yadeta Jebessa and 17 others were detained from 25 November 2023 and held without being taken to court in Melka Nono sub-city; four had court release orders that were not obeyed. Samuel Lelisa, detained on 2 December 2023 at Ashewa Meda…
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Nine Mekane Yesus church members abducted from prayer and killed in Gidami woreda
At about 2 a.m. on 24 November 2023, unidentified armed men entered a Mekane Yesus church where 12 people were praying, called out nine by name (elders, youth committee members and others), took them to a nearby forest and killed them.…
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At least 12 civilians, 11 from one family, killed in Sole Digelu kebele, Shirka woreda
On the same day, 23 November 2023, the armed men killed at least 12 civilians in Sole Digelu kebele, 11 of them members of one family, EHRC found. Source: Ethiopian Human Rights Commission statement (Amharic (summarised in English)),…
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10 people, including seven from one family, killed in identity-based attack in Tijo Lebu kebele, Shirka woreda
After 7 p.m. on 23 November 2023, unidentified armed men killed 10 people in an ethnic/identity-based attack in Tijo Lebu kebele, Shirka woreda: seven members of one family and three neighbours. Victims were taken from their homes, lined…
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25 people killed by government forces in Bedele, Buno Bedele (22 Nov 2023)
On 22 November, the OLA-affiliated Arraata Biyyoolessa Oromiyaa reported that at least 25 civilians were killed in an ENDF drone strike in Chawaka district, Buno Bedele zone (relayed by Addis Standard).32 … Source: Oromia Support Group,…
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4 people killed by government forces in Amuru, Horo Guduru Wollega (20 Nov 2023)
Four civilians were killed as they left work at the Finca’a Sugar Factory, Horo Guduru, during fighting between OLA and government forces on 20 November, according to Addis Standard. They were named: Bayisa Merga 50 Tolani Alemayehu, 37…
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Killing in Guji (18 Nov 2023)
Historic disappearances in Ethiopia 1991-2015 Disappearances of 197 Oromo at the hands of the TPLF/EPRDF regime, between 1991 and 2015 were compiled by ‘History-seekers’ and presented to OSG on 18 November 2023 by Qeerroo activist, former…
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Killing by government forces in Dera, North Shewa (Nov 2023)
Although Fano groups have killed fewer civilians than ENDF, Fano has been responsible for significant numbers of deaths in North Showa since entering Darra district again in November 2023 and establishing a base in Ilu Goda Chafe. They…
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Detention by government forces in Yubdo, West Wollega (Nov 2023)
As in previous reports from this group, the July report documents killings, injuries and arrests by government security forces and social disruption under military command post rule in 5 districts in West Wallega zone. It is reproduced in…
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Killing in Lugo, East Wollega (Nov 2023)
Ahmad Muhammad Ibraahim, Ogomdii Ali Hasan Chakii, Missiidaa Hasan Abdallaa Adam, Missiidaa Hasan Bullee* Hasan Muhammad Hasan* Muhammad Abdallaa Muhammad, Raaddee Muhammad Aliyyi Hasan,* Dhadhaboo Muhammad Hasan Qaallichaa,* Dhadhaboo…
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Fresh armed attack in Bure, Amhara region killed many, displaced thousands – residents
Residents say several people have been killed in an “organized attack” carried out by the Fano militia group in Bako Chabo and Sontom Mariam villages of Bure district in West Gojjam zone, Amhara region. More than three thousand people…
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18 people killed by government forces in North Shewa (7 Nov 2023)
Addis Standard reported on 7 November that at least 18 civilians were killed by Fano militia in Artuma Fursi district on 5 November. According to two local witnesses, Fano crossed from Majate town in Efrata and Gidim district of Amhara…
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Killing in Guliso, West Wollega (6 Nov 2023)
Waajiraa Dinqaa, 60, married civilian, Bonda’o Suchi, Aira district, 6 November 2023 Sanbeta Abdeta, 25, Qeerroo member, Hawate Suchi, Guliso district, 15 November 2023 Abriham Yoseph, 19, single civilian, Waligalte Dilla, Guliso…
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Disappearance in Nekemte, East Wollega (2 Nov 2023)
Four detainees in Nekemte, East Wallega were reported on 2 November to have been taken from detention to an unknown place. The disappeared people were named: Nebiyu Markos Lelisa Leni Solan Biratu Damtu... Source: Oromia Support Group,…
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Killing by government forces in Elfata, West Shewa (1 Nov 2023)
Information was sent to OSG on 1 November about the killing of at least 13 people when a bomb was thrown by government forces at civilians living in Dirree Giccee village, Ilfata district, W. Showa, including: Arfaasee Damisee Ayyansaa…
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Killing in East Shewa (30 Oct 2023)
OLLAA reported the killing, previously not reported by OSG, of Tufaa Ida’oo, Boruu Baqqalaa and Kuulanii Gannoo in Garri, on 30 October 2023. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 66 (2024-07-04), p.26.…
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Killing by government forces in Gimbi, West Wollega (30 Oct 2023)
On 30 October, following a nearby clash between OLA and ENDF, two young Oromo men, Abdissa and Waaqene, were taken from their homes in Haro town, Gimbi district, and shot dead by the government forces in reprisal for battlefield losses.…
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Unknown number of Chinese nationals abducted by gunmen in North Shoa Zone, Oromia region
Gunmen who were identified by local residents as members of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) have abducted Chinese nationals working for the East Cement Factory, which is found in North Shoa Zone, Oromia region, residents told Addis…
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Disappearance in Nekemte, East Wollega (18 Oct 2023)
Fikadu Ayana, father of three, was a High School teacher in Nekemte and a resident of Sasiga, 10-15 km north of Nekemte, East Wallega. He was taken from his home on 18 October 2023 and held in Nekemte prison for 5-6 months before he…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription by police in West Shewa (17 Oct 2023)
Zerihun Kinati Dheressa, 37 year old contract worker, of Woreda 10, Kebele 03, Finfinnee, abducted by armed plain-clothed men and uniformed police in front of a small bar in Woreda 10, Kebele 02, on 17 October, about 6.15 pm; driven off…
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Killing by government forces in Jeldu, West Shewa (17 Oct 2023)
At least ten innocent civilians in Kilbe village, Jaldu district, West Showa, were killed by ENDF on 17 October, according to a Qeerroo activist now living in Cairo): Warquu Alamuu Mastuu Birahanuu Camaarra Qananii Diroo Huchee/Urgeessaa…
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8 people killed by government forces in Guliso, West Wollega (16 Oct 2023)
It was reported that eight men were killed in a single incident in Jarso Lalo, Guliso district, West Wallega, on around 16 October. Over 20 ENDF soldiers in four pickup trucks surrounded the house at 11.00 pm, broke in and shot all eight…
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Killing by Fano in Jardega Jarte, Horo Guduru Wollega (16 Oct 2023)
It was reported on Monday 16 October that Fano killed at least four civilians in Alibo village, Jardega Jarte district, Horo Guduru during the preceding weekend 14/15 October, named: Ababe Dhufera Beshatu Gemechu Mosisa Geleta Ashenafi…
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Killing in Bila, West Wollega (Oct 2023)
The killing of an 80 year-old man was reported in Bila district, West Wallega, around the end of October. His name was not given. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 64 (2023-12-19), p.22.…