All documented incidents
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Every published incident, newest first. Open one to read the full record.
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7 people killed by government forces in Guduru, Horo Guduru Wollega (9 Oct 2023)
Qeerroo activist ISS in Cairo forwarded a post from Guduru district, Horo Guduru, on 9 October concerning an attack by ENDF using ZU-23 and mortars on Adda Baro and Hura in which at least seven civilians were killed, including: Dawo…
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Rights body confirms six people killed, several injured in recent clashes between Oromia, Somali security forces
Qoloji site is one of the largest IDP sites in the Somali region. The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has confirmed that six civilians were killed in the Qoloji site for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), one of the largest IDP…
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Disappearance in Guji (2 Oct 2023)
Hunduma Kaba, senior OLF member of the Election Committee in 1992 disappeared 2 October 1993. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 65 (2024-03-14), p.24.…
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Killing by government forces in Wara Jarso, North Shewa (25 Sep 2023)
At a small place called Wale Kilalo, 15 km from Qaree Goha town (aka Goha Tsion), Warra Jarso district, North Showa, there is a school which teaches pupils up to 8th grade. On 24 or 25 September, ENDF soldiers in about seven small…
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Several killed, many injured in fresh clashes in Babile near Oromia, Somali regions border
Clashes between militias from the Oromia and Somali regional states in Babile district have left several civilians dead, many others injured, residents told Addis Standard . Source: Addis Standard, "News: Several killed, many injured in…
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Rights body reports death of three people from infectious disease at detention facility
Homeless people in the streets of Addis Abeba lined to receive help. Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) confirmed yesterday the death of three detainees by a pest-borne outbreak at a temporary detention center located in Gelan Kifle…
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2 people killed by government forces in Gidami, Kellem Wollega (20 Sep 2023)
Two young men were killed by government forces in Abote village, also in Gidami district, Qellem, on 20 September, named Yooseef Jaatoo Danuu and Bulaa Danuu Amantee. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 64 (2023-12-19), p.22.…
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Killing by government forces in Gida Ayana, East Wollega (18 Sep 2023)
According to a statement published by the Oromia Global Forum on 18 September,29 the soldiers who killed the driver had defected from ENDF and had joined Fano after crossing the border from an ENDF camp in Amhara Region. Immediately after…
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At least six IDPs and several civilians killed in clash between Somali and Oromia regional forces near Babile
In a clash between Somali and Oromia regional security forces near Babile on 18 September 2023, at least six IDPs living in Qoloji camp and several civilians in the border area were killed, and others injured. EHRC said the forces failed…
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Rights body reveals extrajudicial killings by gov. forces in Amhara region; “widespread,arbitrary arrests” in Oromia, Amhara and Addis Abeba
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) latest report on rights abuses againist civilians, especially in the Amhara region, in the context of the ongoing militarized conflict between federal forces and the non-state militia, Fano,…
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34 people killed by Fano in Gida Ayana, East Wollega (Sep 2023)
Dicho is the place where 31-34 civilians were killed by Fano militia in September 2023 (see OSG Report 64, p.19). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 65 (2024-03-14), p.13.…
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Killing by government forces in Dera, North Shewa (Sep 2023)
ENDF entered Darra district, after a failed drone strike at the end of September, attacking people and property, according to informant M. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 64 (2023-12-19), p.14.…
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Detention by police in Burayu, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (Sep 2023)
Seven leading figures within the OLF are still being held illegally after three and a half years and more than five court orders for their release. They are being held in poor, insanitary conditions despite ill health. As reported in…
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Sexual violence by government forces in West Shewa (14 Sep 2023)
The 21-page preliminary ICHREE report, presented on 14 September 2023, stated ‘In the face of increased violence, . . . command posts were established in Western and Southern Oromia from early 2019, comprised of local militia, Oromia…
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Killing by government forces in Gidami, Kellem Wollega (14 Sep 2023)
Two young students, ‘Qeerroo’, on vacation from Ambo University, were killed by ENDF in their village, Shaapii, in Gidami district, Qellem Wallega, on 14 September. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 64 (2023-12-19), p.22.…
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Killing by government forces in Sasiga, East Wollega (14 Sep 2023)
OSG was informed of the killing of two unnamed girls in Hangar Gute and Sasiga Baloo Bareedaa, East Wallega, on 14 September, with no further details or whether they were killed by ENDF or Fano. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 64…
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One of four youths arrested by gov’t forces in Anfillo, Western Oromia found dead
One of the four youths who were arrested by government forces in Anfilloo district of Kellem Wollega zone in Western Oromia has been found dead, residents told Addis Standard. According to two residents of Sudi village in the district who…
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Killing by government forces in Nekemte, East Wollega (9 Sep 2023)
On 9 September, it was reported that ENDF were responsible for the killing of Danuu Malkaamuu. He was arrested in Waama village of Sibuu district, East Wallega, the previous day and ‘beaten to death in front of the people... and his body…
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Killing in Dugda, East Shewa (9 Sep 2023)
On 9 September 2023, several detainees in Dugda district were executed. OSG (Report 63, p.14) stated that five young men (Qajeelaa ?, Boonsaa ?, Daalee Gunjoo, Bulloo Jimaa and Geetaachoo Gunjoo) were killed. Further details received on…
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Killing by government forces in Ambo, West Shewa (5 Sep 2023)
Recent killings in West Showa ENDF troops based in Dikii village, Ambo district, West Showa, entered Galan Wadeessa village on 5 September and shot dead Galaasa Jifaara ‘in front of the people’ because he was accused of having ‘ties with…
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Killing by government forces in West Shewa (4 Sep 2023)
On 4 September, ENDF entered Arita Tokee village, Mida Qanyi district, West Showa. They killed 70 year-old Nagasu Oljira ‘in front of his home’ and stole his 50 cattle. They also looted livestock from Haro Marami village, Liban Jaawi…
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Killing by government forces in Sasiga, East Wollega (2 Sep 2023)
It was reported on 2 September that ENDF soldiers entered Balo Bareda village, Sasiga district, East Wallega, on Friday 25 August, and took an elderly couple from their home and executed them on suspicion that they prepared food for OLA…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription by Fano in Horo Guduru Wollega (1 Sep 2023)
On 1 September, Fano forces entered Horo Guduru and abducted five people from Abee Dongoro town, Abee Dongoro district. They took one young man, one man in his 40s named Gamachu, and three others from a social centre/pool hall and took…
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7 people killed in Amuru, Horo Guduru Wollega (1 Sep 2023)
In Amuru district, Horo Guduru, another seven farmers were reported killed on 1 September. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 63 (2023-09-12), p.32. https://oromiasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/Report-63.pdf
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Killing by government forces in Nekemte, East Wollega (1 Sep 2023)
At about 11.00 am on 1 September, one day before the interview, Bulcha Dawit, aged about 22-23, was killed by ENDF in front of 20-30 people at the market in Chire village, Siree district, East Wallega. He arrived at the market from his…
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5 people disappeared by government forces in Gida Ayana, East Wollega (1 Sep 2023)
On 1 September 2023, ENDF withdrew from Abe Dongoro town, Horo Guduru, to their barracks outside the town, allowing Fano forces to enter the town and abduct five men, who were disappeared, presumed killed. On 7 September, Fano killed…
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Detention in East Wollega (31 Aug 2023)
On Thursday 31 August, a detainee who had been held for eight months, named Nathaniel, aged about 27 years, was taken from prison in … Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 63 (2023-09-12), p.32.…
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Detention by police in Bishoftu, East Shewa (29 Aug 2023)
Addis Standard reported that police in Bishoftu city, East Showa, arrested seven Ethiopian Orthodox Church bishops and their young aides on Tuesday 29 August. The bishops – Abuna Barsuma, Abuna Lazarus, Abuna Urael, Abuna Minas, Abuna…
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Torture / ill-treatment in West Wollega (22 Aug 2023)
A former detainee contacted OSG on 22 August. He had been detained as a qeerroo demonstrator from 2016 to 2019 and on several occasions since. He reported on a form of torture which is a variant of other ‘cold water’ techniques of torture…
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Sexual violence by government forces in West Wollega (22 Aug 2023)
A local informant reported to OSG on 22 August. He said there were ‘numerous’ unreported incidents of human rights abuses in West Wallega. ‘We don’t know even 10% of what is happening. Youngsters are all joining OLA. OLA controls large…
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Killing by Fano in Borena (21 Aug 2023)
On 21 August, it was reported that 10,000 Amhara had been arrested in Finfinnee/Addis Ababa, in a sweep to detain suspected Fano supporters. The UN Office of the Human Rights Commissioner numbered the arbitrary arrests at 1000. It is…
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Eight killed, 13 injured in fresh attack in Kiremu, East Wollega, local admin accuses “extremist group” from Amhara region
Eight civilians have been killed, 13 injured and 15 went missing following a fresh attack on 16 June, carried out by the irregular Fano militia in the village of Wasti, in Kiremu district of East Wollega zone, in Western Oromia, residents…
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Disturbing footage reveals peasants’ abuse by officials in Jimma Zone, Oromia; suspects detained
Scene captured from the disturbing video in which a group of peasants are subjected to humiliating abuse by officials in Jimma zone, Oromia region. A disturbing footage showing four peasants being abused both verbally and physically,…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription in Jeldu, West Shewa (23 Jul 2023)
Tujjo Guta Ejeta, born in Fallo Osole, Jaldu district, West Showa Ganda and raised in Burayu, Finfinnee. Abducted from Burayu on 23 July, with twin brother. 2003 Ejjeta Hailu Tufa, born in Metekel zone, Benishangul-Gumuz Region. He was a…
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Displacement in Borena (Jul 2023)
The Plight of Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in Western Oromia The East African Medical Relief Foundation (EAMRF), with hands-on experience of working with IDPs in Western Oromia wrote the following report in July: 53 ‘These displaced…
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Caffee Oromia revokes immunity of imprisoned former Nekemte mayor
The Oromia regional state’s council, Caffee Oromia, has revoked the immunity of one of its members, the former mayor of Nekemte City Tolera Ragassa who was imprisoned in April allegedly accused of having connection with the killing of…
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Tragic fact behind viral photo of five youth dumped in a ditch in Western Oromia
The photo showing five young men dumped in a ditch with their hands tied behind their backs has been widely shared on social media over the past week with misleading and inaccurate captions. Some social media users claimed the disturbing…
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Killing in Gida Ayana, East Wollega (4 Jul 2023)
OSG’s informant HG reported on 4 July that 27 had been killed. OLLAA corroborated the names of several. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 63 (2023-09-12), p.31.…
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Killing in Guliso, West Wollega (4 Jul 2023)
There is no freedom of assembly, the right to demonstrate or to support any political party other than the Prosperity Party. At a public meeting on 4 July 2023 in Chalia Eka, Guliso district, the PP terrified the local community not to…
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Killing by Fano in Gida Ayana, East Wollega (25 Jun 2023)
Fano were ‘working to change the demography of the area by displacing Oromo farmers and settling Amhara natives on their lands’ he said. OLLAA named the following killed in late June and July in Horo Guduru and East Wallega. At Tulu…
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Killing in East Shewa (22 Jun 2023)
In Arada Anate, Liban Cuqala, at an unspecified date in May: Charuu Machii and Qorichoo Dorfocee In Kamisa town, Bora district, on 22 June: Umar Husseen and Diittaa Fayyoo On 9 September, it was reported that five young men, qeerroo, were…
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Eight killed, 13 injured in fresh attack in Kiremu, East Wollega, local admin accuses “extremist group” from Amhara region
Eight civilians have been killed, 13 injured and 15 went missing following a fresh attack on 16 June, carried out by the irregular Fano militia in the village of Wasti, in Kiremu district of East Wollega zone, in Western Oromia, residents…
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8 people killed by Fano in Gida Ayana, East Wollega (16 Jun 2023)
On 16 June, according to Addis Standard 20 June and corroborated by informant HG, eight civilians were killed, 13 injured and 15 went missing when Fano militia attacked the village of Wasti in Kiramu district, East Wallega. The names of…
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Displacement in Shambu, Horo Guduru Wollega (Jun 2023)
Just before going to press, local informant P also relayed reports, received in June, of incidents from eyewitnesses and victims of abuses occurring in November 2022. In the IDP camp in the Bus Station at Shambu were people from Jardega…
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Killing by government forces in Wara Jarso, North Shewa (Jun 2023)
Although the majority of killings and other atrocities in North and West Showa are perpetrated by government forces (ENDF), there are also raids by Fano brigades. Fano fighters came to N Showa in June, entering Warra Jarso district via…
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Killing by government forces in North Shewa (Jun 2023)
In Oosee kebele, at around the end of June, a breast-feeding mother was attacked by ENDF. Her baby was taken from her. Her breasts were cut off before she was killed by having her throat cut. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 63…
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5 people killed by government forces in Kuyu, North Shewa (Jun 2023)
In mid-June, within a single weekend, two atrocities occurred in Oosee kebele, about 25 km from Garba Guracha (Kuyu district) N Showa. A woman bringing home oil from a market was stopped on the road by government forces, accused of…
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Detention in Jimma (14 Jun 2023)
Berhanu Ejigu, arrested at Meskel Square in Addis Abeba on June 14, aged 47. Biche (Ginge) … Boja … , taken in Jimma Ganati district. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 65 (2024-03-14), p.25.…
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Killing in Amuru, Horo Guduru Wollega (12 Jun 2023)
The OMN report included images of properties destroyed in Horo Guduru. More Oromo farmers fled from the district as the act of ethnic cleansing neared completion. Many took shelter in churches. Residents told Addis Standard that such…
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Killing by government forces in Ejere, West Shewa (12 Jun 2023)
M also reported corruption in local government. Fertilizer is sold to farmers by government officials and local militia. A 100 kg bag should be sold for 5000 Birr ($90) but corrupt administrators and security forces charge 10,000 Birr.…