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 militia in West Shewa (3 Jun 2026)
A farmer in Dire Incinni district, Kumsa Oli, was shot dead by a militia member for refusing to join the local government militia on 3 June. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.16.…
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4 people killed in Siraro, West Arsi (2 Jun 2026)
In its annual report for 2025, OLLAA claimed that among the killings was that of 23 -year old Dofte Dalu in Badi Qallu Kebele, Lemu Bilbilo district in December 2025. The organisation claimed that OLA was responsible. ONM reported that…
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Detention in Gawo Qebe, Kellem Wollega (2 Jun 2026)
ONM reported on 2 June that 60-year old father of five Abraham Qalbeessaa from Bejoo Kobbochaa kebele, Gawo Qebe district, Qellem, has been missing in detention for six months. His wife has looked in vain in six districts only to be told…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription by government forces in Tulo, West Hararghe (1 Jun 2026)
Reasons given for extortion included fines of 500 birr in Ciro district for not voting in the 1 June election; 1,000 birr demanded from residents in Tulo district ‘to feed militia;’ 200 birr in Ciro to ‘support a meeting;’ 1,000 birr ‘for…
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Detention in Sandarfa, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (1 Jun 2026)
On 1 June, a government party official named Girmaa Tulluu, was reported to be harassing and detaining youngsters from Wallega in Holota town, 45 km west of the capital. On 26 June, a similar process of targeting youth from Wallega for…
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Killing in Jeldu, West Shewa (31 May 2026)
Caalaa Dandanaa Tolaa, a young man, was shot dead ‘in front of this parents’ for refusing to work on a polling station in Jaldu district on 31 May (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.16.…
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Three civilians killed by OLA in Deleta Chaffa kebele, Aseko woreda, after clash with security forces
After armed movements were seen from 30 May 2026, militia and Oromia anti-guerrilla police deployed and clashed with the OLA. The group then attacked residents, killing three civilians who could not flee, two Christians and a Muslim…
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Killing by government forces in Ganji, West Wollega (30 May 2026)
Saamu'eel Shaamoo was shot and killed in front of his family and neighbours in Lalisaa Ganjii kebele, Ganji distict, on 30 May. He and his friend, another youth, named Saamu'eel Asaffaa, were returning home after bathing in a local river.…
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Detention by government militia in Sibu Sire, East Wollega (30 May 2026)
Detainees were often described as being ill, abused by prison guards and denied medical care for several months in detention; for example Mallasee Guddataa Ayyaansaa, in Haro Limmu district, and many, including four named by ONM,…
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Killing by government forces in Guto Gida, East Wollega (30 May 2026)
As well as the artillery attack on civilians in Kenafi kebele, Guto Gida district, which killed one child and injured two others on 30 May (see Killings), government forces fired heavy weapons into civilian areas in Ukkee town in the…
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Killing by government forces in Guto Gida, East Wollega (30 May 2026)
An 8-year old child, Siqahee Abdallaa Abrahim, was killed and two other children wounded in Kenafi kebele, Guto Gida district, on 30 May when government forces attacked with tanks, field guns and ZU-23 anti-aircraft weapons aimed directly…
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Killing by government forces in Meta Walqite, South West Shewa (30 May 2026)
On 30 May, an 18-year old woman was killed while working on a farm in Meta Walqite district by heavy artillery fire from government forces (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.16.…
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Sexual violence by government militia in East Shewa (29 May 2026)
Ten mothers in Ada'a Berga district (named by ONM) were detained and repeatedly raped by local militia members Amaanuu Hundeessaa, Seefuu Asaffaa, and Abarraa Gonfaa, and administrator Olaanaa Mokonnon, in Gatira Nabee kebele. They were…
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Killing by government forces in Bule Hora, West Guji (29 May 2026)
OSG was informed of the killing of Dr Waayyuu Jaarraa on 29 May. The doctor of Veterinary Medicine was killed by government forces in Bule Hora, Guji. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.65.…
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Killing by police in Guto Gida, East Wollega (27 May 2026)
Many detainees had a family history of being abused previously. In Guto Gida district, Shumate Xilahun, mother of two, had been widowed five months previously when her husband was shot dead, and, farmer Addunyaa Waaqtolee, was abducted…
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Kenyan court grants bail to two Borana elders detained over alleged OLA links
Two Borana elders from Kenya’s Marsabit County, who were detained two weeks ago on May 14, 2026, over suspected links to the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), have been released on a property bail worth 14 million Kenyan Shillings…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government forces in Dawo, South West Shewa (26 May 2026)
An elderly couple were arrested and a farmer, Bayisa Dandana, was shot and wounded by government forces in Dawo district on 26 May for allegedly supporting OLA. Caala Caka, a villager in Qarsa Mallima district, was beaten on 15 June for…
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Days-long deadly clashes in Oromia’s East Guji, Sidama region border areas subside after destruction, displacement
The Sidama Regional Government announced that the conflict that erupted early last week between the bordering districts of the East Guji Zone and the Sidama Region has come to a halt. In a statement issued yesterday, May 24, 2026,…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription by government forces in Bilo Boshe, East Wollega (25 May 2026)
Within a five-week period, from 25 May to 30 June, 13 examples of crippling extortion and theft by government forces from the impoverished population were reported from Horo Bulluq, Jardega Jarte, Jimma Ganate and Jimma Raree districts in…
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Killing by government forces in South West Shewa (25 May 2026)
Magarsa Caalaa Guluma was killed by government security forces in Qarsa Malima district on 25 May (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.27.…
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Killing by government forces in Babo Gembel, West Wollega (24 May 2026)
Four wedding guests celebrating in Andoodee, Shimel Toke kebele, Babo Gambel district, were killed by government security forces on 24 May. The young men who were killed were: Molatu Teshome Sulxaan Fekeda Shafi Lammessaa and Qaasim…
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8 people displaced by government forces in Seru, Arsi (23 May 2026)
Eight farmers’ properties were burned down in Jaju district on 23 May (ONM). A Facebook post showed burning properties in Seru Abbaas on 18 June. ONM named five farmers among those in Soolee Diigaluu and Gunaa villages, Sirka district,…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription by government forces in Gimbi, West Wollega (22 May 2026)
On 22 May, soldiers abducted a girl on her way home from school in Warqa Waddeessaa kebele, Gimbi district. The 4th grade student was named by ONM. She was taken to a military camp where she was married against her will to a ‘Prosperity…
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Detention in Nekemte, East Wollega (22 May 2026)
Most of the reports were of small numbers of people named by ONM (two) but some were of large numbers; for example, hundreds of young men taken from the streets of Nekemte city who had been detained without charge for 8-9 months by 22…
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Torture / ill-treatment in Kellem Wollega (22 May 2026)
Shumana was badly injured when beaten and disappeared in detention. Dabalaa was detained and reportedly tortured. Their neighbours told ONM that they had no political affiliation. ONM wrote that the abduction of three youths (Damee, Damee…
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Passengers on Addis Abeba–Debre Markos bus abducted by gunmen in North Shewa, Oromia Region
Passengers traveling on a public transport bus from Addis Abeba to Debre Markos were abducted by armed men in an area locally known as “Alidoro,” situated between Gebre Guracha and Fiche in North Shewa zone of Oromia region, according to…
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Killing in West Wollega (21 May 2026)
Sadiq Beexaroo, in his early twenties, was shot and killed by ‘Prosperity Party’ forces in Qondala district, West Wallega, on 21 May (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.54.…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription in Gimbi, West Wollega (20 May 2026)
A 12th grade school student, named by ONM, was abducted at gunpoint in Wadaboo kebele, Gimbi district, on 20 May and subjected to sexual exploitation. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.44.…
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Killing by government militia in Adama, East Shewa (20 May 2026)
Whether this atrocity was committed by ‘Government OLA’ or by outlawed rogue OLA fighters is not known. Genuine OLA does not condone violence against innocent civilians. The killing of Waqjira Waqshum in Adama city on 20 May was briefly…
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Detention by government militia in East Shewa (20 May 2026)
On 20 May, at the time of the arrest of farmer Ifaa Badhadha in Warra Iluu, Ada’a Barga district, accused of having links to OLA, party members stole three quintals of teff from him and 100,000 birr and other household items from his…
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Detention in Jeldu, West Shewa (20 May 2026)
Over a seven-week period between 20 May and 14 July, OSG received 11 reports of detention, often in unknown locations, from six of the 24 districts of West Showa – Ada’a Barga, Dire Incinni, Liban Jawi, Chalia, Jaldu and Meta Robi.…
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Sexual violence by government forces in Darimu, Illu Aba Bor (20 May 2026)
Sexual violence by government soldiers was reported from Darimu district, Illubabor, on 20 May by ONM. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.55.…
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Homes / property burned or looted by government forces in Sululta, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (20 May 2026)
It was reported on 20 May that cattle had been looted by government forces from farmers in Wezero village, Sululta district. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.22.…
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4 people detained in Bedeno, East Hararghe (19 May 2026)
Four young men in Bedeno district, East Hararge, were detained for ‘tax evasion’ on 19 May (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.36.…
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14 people detained by government militia in East Shewa (18 May 2026)
On 18 May, at least 14 civilians were beaten for refusing conscription into local militia in Hombole, Bora district. Eight were taken next day to detention centres in Bote, in the same district, four of whom were named by ONM. Source:…
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Killing by government militia in East Shewa (18 May 2026)
On 18 May, Hiwote Mulatu was killed in Bora district ‘during a violent crackdown on mandatory militia training’ (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.28.…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government forces in Kellem Wollega (17 May 2026)
Farmers, heads of dependent families, have been forced to undergo training for local militia, for example Alamu Danse, Wayesa Dago, Eba Etafa, and Duguma Hamba taken from Cisa Boro, Yubda district, and Molatu Fikiru and Jote Wayu from…
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Sexual violence by government forces in West Wollega (16 May 2026)
At about 9.00 p.m. on 16 May in Haru district, West Wallega, government soldiers abducted two young women from their family home in Qakkii Adaree kebele and took them to a forest area called Gaddii, where they were gang-raped by 11…
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Killing by government militia in Kellem Wollega (16 May 2026)
A respected head of a family in Dalla village, Anfilo district, Qellem, Ashannafi Dingataa, was reported on 16 May by ONM to have been executed by government militia during routine ‘election security operations.’ Source: Oromia Support…
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Killing in Burayu, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (16 May 2026)
Mitiku Ayana Aliko was killed in Burayu (sub-city to west of Finfinnee) on Saturday 16 May after being detained there for one or two weeks. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.18.…
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Detention by government militia in East Wollega (16 May 2026)
Professor Merera Gudina, head of the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC) party, would not be drawn on the matter of deals with the government in his Standard Signal interview with Tsedale Lemma 16 May, 40 but it is rumoured that the OFC and…
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Killing by government militia in Guji (May 2026)
The violence in May had been precipitated by preparations for the June election with the erection and burning of regional flags after the establishment of a Guji zone polling station in Gubboo Heema. Unarmed villagers attending the market…
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Killing in Borena (May 2026)
OSG reported that at least one villager was killed in May. Addis Standard wrote that eleven had died in May in and around the villages of Chiri, Aroressa, and Hoko in East Sidama and at least ten in Gubboo Heema and nearby villages in…
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Displacement by government forces in Seru, Arsi (May 2026)
Government forces burned villagers’ homes causing displacements in Seru, Sirka and Jaju districts of Arsi in May and June, according to reports by ONM. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.50.…
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Displacement by government militia in Guto Gida, East Wollega (May 2026)
Larger sums were demanded from business owners and town dwellers as taxes or for defence purposes in Guto Gida, Jimma Raree and Jimma Ganate districts. Party agents took 11,800 birr from two residents of Horo Alaltu town and 38,000 birr…
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Detention in Meta district, East Hararghe (May 2026)
Failure to pay resulted in violence or detention. In cases when large amounts were charged to land-owners, the threat of eviction or land seizure was used. For example, Razzuu Adam Tuulee, was violently expelled from his ancestral land in…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription in Meta district, East Hararghe (May 2026)
Sometimes no reason was given, as in Meta district in May, where 1,500 birr per household was demanded for no given reason. Payments also included bribes to avoid conscription, as reported from Bedeno district. Source: Oromia Support…
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Detention in Chiro, West Hararghe (May 2026)
As well as detention and threat of detention, physical violence and intimidation at the end of a gun are being used to extort sums of money from residents in East and West Hararge. Districts reported by ONM to be affected in May and June…
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Torture / ill-treatment in Meta district, East Hararghe (May 2026)
In Meta district, Abduramaan Abdallaa Ahimad was so badly beaten in May when he could not respond to extortionate demands for cash that his arms and legs were reportedly broken. Sharif Kalifa, a farmer caught up in a sweep in Urji Dima…
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Detention by government militia in South West Shewa (May 2026)
Government militia collected 1,000 birr from merchants and 500 birr from farmers in Bacho district at the end of May, under threat of detention (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.20.…