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Killing by government forces in Adama, East Shewa (15 May 2026)
Sadiqo Aliyi, a driver, was also arrested and then killed by government forces in the vicinity of Walanciti, about 25 km east of Adama, when driving from Galamso district in West Hararge to Finfinnee, on 15 May. Source: Oromia Support…
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Two elders in Marsabit County, Kenya, detained over alleged OLA links; residents protest by blocking Nairobi-Moyale highway
Addis Abeba,– Protests have persisted for several days in Moyale, Sololo, Saku, and Marsabit following the detention of two Borana Oromo elders in Kenya’s Marsabit County over alleged links to the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA). The two…
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Homes / property burned or looted by government forces in Guliso, West Wollega (14 May 2026)
On 14 May, when the home of Asmera Daniel in Guliso district, West Wallega, was burned down, his two sons, Dagaga and Lati, were removed to a large military camp in Jaarso Badesso.. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73…
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Killing by government forces in West Wollega (14 May 2026)
On 14 May, a disabled woodcutter named Bashir Adam was shot dead by government soldiers at his work place (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.54.…
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Killing by government militia in Begi, West Wollega (14 May 2026)
Local government officials and militia members opened fire on farmers in Begi district, West Wallega, on 14 May, killing Kalid Harun Gorba and wounding two others (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.54.…
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Killing in Begi, West Wollega (13 May 2026)
A young boy, Nasir Chandu, was taken from his home in Begi district, West Wallega, around 13 May and executed on 18 May. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.54.…
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Killing by government forces in Boke, West Hararghe (11 May 2026)
Three farmers in Biyyo Jarro, Boke district, West Hararge, were killed by government security forces on 11 May. They were named by ONM as Alam Ziyaad Maammud, Siraaj Diinoo, and Nuuree Hasan. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73…
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Killing in Chobi, West Shewa (11 May 2026)
The deadly drone attacks which killed 86 and wounded at least 120 in Chobi district, West Showa, in October 2022, were investigated, who sent further information about victims of the attacks on 11 May. As reported by OSG following the…
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Killing by government forces in Dera, North Shewa (11 May 2026)
OSG was informed on 11 May of the killing last year of Obsii Firdisa. He was a Grade 10 school student living in Warree Gabroo village, Darra district, and was not involved in any political activity. He was killed by ENDF soldiers on 8…
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Killing by government forces in West Arsi (10 May 2026)
ONM wrote that on 10 May in Jaju district, Arsi, Usman Kamalo Sheeka was abducted and murdered, 70 year-old Baqala Gurmu was severely beaten and the home of his son, Gamada Baqala Gurmu, was ‘firebombed.’ In the same district on 19 May,…
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Killing in Adama, East Shewa (9 May 2026)
Abduljebar Bakari was killed at Walanciti, near Adama, when travelling from Hararge, on 9 May. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.28.…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription by government militia in Ameya, South West Shewa (9 May 2026)
ONM reported that government militia raided the home of Kumala Jifar in Amaya district on 9 May, abducted his son, Akililu, and seized his livestock. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.27.…
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Detention in Yayo, Illu Aba Bor (8 May 2026)
OSG was informed on 8 May of the detention of residents of Bula Hora city, Guji, including Negassa Uko, Dandessa Wayu and Asena Yayo. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.66.…
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Homes / property burned or looted by government militia in Bordode, West Hararghe (8 May 2026)
ONM reported that Afar militia, aided by the local government administration, looted 100 camels from Mohammed Ahmed in Lawa Korboo in Gumbi Bordode district, West Hararge, on 8 May. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73…
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Killing by government forces in West Wollega (7 May 2026)
Mume Abdi Musa from Yatti village, Anfilo district, Qellem Wallega, was killed by government forces on 7 May. Also on 7 May, Gamachis Fiqiru, said to have been mentally ill, was first shot in the leg and then executed by four ENDF…
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Killing by government forces in Nole Kaba, West Wollega (6 May 2026)
ONM wrote that Amee Abarra was shot dead by ENDF in Gaba Robi village, Nole Kaba district, West Wallega, on 6 May. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.54.…
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Homes / property burned or looted by government forces in Sululta, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (6 May 2026)
Government soldiers were active in Sululta district during May. They burned houses and looted over 300 quintals of grain from farmers in the district on 6 May (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.22.…
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Killing by government forces in Mana Sibu, West Wollega (5 May 2026)
Yonas (father’s name not recorded) from Qarka village, Dabo Hana district, Buno Bedele, was killed by ENDF on 5 May, and his body thrown in the Dhidheessa river (ONM). Also on 5 May, Mitiku Qajela and Nasiralla Hussein were killed by…
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3 people killed by government forces in Aira, West Wollega (4 May 2026)
On 4 May, three civilians in Aira district, West Wallega, were killed by government security forces. They were named as Mangistu Roba, Ayane Kabata and Malase Kabata (presumably brothers). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription in Wama Hagalo, East Wollega (4 May 2026)
Further reports of forced conscription were received from ONM at the end of May. These included youngsters, including three named by ONM, from Gosani Kilo village, Wama Hagalo district, East Wallega, on 4 May. Source: Oromia Support…
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Killing by government forces in West Wollega (2 May 2026)
It was reported that Dr Nurela Ahmed was taken from his home in Mandi city on 2 May and killed by government security forces. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.54.…
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Killing by government forces in Dale Sadi, Kellem Wollega (1 May 2026)
On 1 May, 60 year old Shifara Tasamma was killed by government forces inside his home during a search for OLA members in Badeso Kasho village, Dale Sadi district, Qellem Wallega (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73…
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Detention by government forces in West Hararghe (1 May 2026)
On 1 May, Haji Shukuri, a 10th grade school student, was abducted by government forces in the Rahaa area in Shanan Dhugo district of West Hararge and disappeared in custody (ONM). ONM reported that village administrator, Asfaw Mabiratu,…
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Killing in Ganji, West Wollega (30 Apr 2026)
On 30 April, Samu’el Shamo was shot dead in front of his family and community in Lalisa Ganji village, Ganji district, West Wallega. Another youth, Samu’el Asafa, was taken and detained (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73…
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Torture / ill-treatment by police in East Hararghe (30 Apr 2026)
Mahamad Amad died on 30 April in Haro Maya police station, East Hararge, after prolonged detention and many beatings. His children, Magarsa and Karane Mahamad, were also reported to have been detained for ten months (ONM). Source: Oromia…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription in Sheger, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (30 Apr 2026)
Extortion: Land tax ONM reported on 30 April that arbitrary land taxes were being imposed on residents in Shaggar City. People who have paid the city administration land office for building plots have been ordered to pay a year’s land tax…
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Killing by government forces in Amuru, Horo Guduru Wollega (29 Apr 2026)
Two cows were seized and slaughtered in Nafiro village, Amuru district, Horo Guduru, on 29 April after their owner was accused of having a son in OLA. Burning of homes by ENDF was later reported by ONM in Ashaya Dale, Horo district, Horo…
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Detention by government forces in Meta Walqite, South West Shewa (29 Apr 2026)
On 29 April, government officials in Gatira Nabee village took the community-owned grinding mill and sold it for 1,580,000 birr. Villagers who questioned the sale were detained. On 24 May, government security forces robbed residents in…
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Sexual violence in East Shewa (29 Apr 2026)
ONM reported on 29 April that ten women (of whom six were named in the report) from Gatira Nabee village, Ada’a Barga district, were detained after their husbands had fled the village. They were gang-raped by the village administrator,…
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3 people killed by government forces in West Arsi (28 Apr 2026)
ONM reported on 28 April that three young farmers were killed in the Wariqa area of Indato kebele, Robe Dida’a district, Arsi, by government soldiers on 22 April. Their names are: Abdulhakim Adam Abdo Abdulfatah Bahmud Kadu Ubay Bahmud…
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Killing by government forces in Tole, South West Shewa (28 Apr 2026)
Mosisa Soressa, a youth in Kura Luku village, Tole district, was shot and killed by government forces on 28 April, falsely accused of having links to OLA (ONM). Ten year old Shuna Daguma was shot and wounded by government forces while…
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Killing by government forces in Bedele, Buno Bedele (27 Apr 2026)
Awwal Kadir was accused of supporting OLA and shot dead by ENDF soldiers in front of his mother in his family home in Abbaa Duulaa town, Yaanfaa District, Buno Bedele zone, around 27 April (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report…
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Killing by government forces in West Wollega (27 Apr 2026)
A police officer named Hariro was accused of collaborating with OLA and shot dead by an army commander in Harawe, Mandi city, West Wallega, on 27 April (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.53.…
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Killing by government forces in Kellem Wollega (27 Apr 2026)
Wakene Zaru was shot dead by ENDF in front of his family in Dale Wabara district, Qellem Wallega, on 27 April (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.53.…
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Sexual violence by government forces in Chiro, West Hararghe (27 Apr 2026)
A gang rape by ENDF soldiers was reported in Sheek Adam, Ciro district, on 27 April. The victim was named by ONM. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.35.…
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Sexual violence by government forces in East Hararghe (27 Apr 2026)
ENDF soldiers gang-raped four young women (including one named by ONM) on 27 April in Lalo, Ciro district, East Hararge. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.35.…
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2 people detained in Dawo, South West Shewa (26 Apr 2026)
On 26 April, farmer, Bayisa Dandana was shot and wounded and two other villagers from Goolaa in Dawo district were detained. Getu Dabali, in his sixties, and his wife, Alami Urgessa, were accused of ‘having a son in the bush’ (ONM).…
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Detention by government militia in Gelan, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (26 Apr 2026)
On 26 April, party militia stole nine cattle from Nagash Mustafa in Habaqu Aannoo village, Ilu Galan district, and arrested his son Ahimadin. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.26.…
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Killing by government forces in Boke, West Hararghe (25 Apr 2026)
A sick and innocent young man, Nuuree Sheekaa, was shot dead by government forces in Shan sub-district, Boke district, East Hararge, on 25 April (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.35.…
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Killing in Tole, South West Shewa (25 Apr 2026)
Mrs Imuunashee Badhaadhaa, a teacher in Batu town, Tole district, was killed by party member Siya Abdisa on 25 April (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.26.…
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Torture / ill-treatment in Bedele, Buno Bedele (24 Apr 2026)
Civilians, businessmen, teachers, farmers and students, including 12th grade school pupils, are among those detained in recent reports. Beatings, intimidation and killings often accompany campaigns of widespread detention, as reported by…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government militia in Oda Bultum, West Hararghe (24 Apr 2026)
On 24 April, an Oromo youth, not named by ONM, was apprehended by government militia at the roadside in Walda Gamachu, Meta district, East Hararge. His hands were tied at his back and he was stripped naked. He was then subjected to a form…
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Detention in Jeldu, West Shewa (24 Apr 2026)
More mass arrest of farmers was reported by ONM in Jaldu district on 24 April. The administrator of Abuna Gindeberet district, Marsi Idosa, was also arrested on the same day. Farmer and father of eight, Nagash Gutama, was taken from Abaku…
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Killing by government forces in Kellem Wollega (22 Apr 2026)
A village manager named Yosef Abdissa was killed by government security forces in Sadi Canqa district, Qellem Wallega, on 22 April (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.53.…
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Killing in West Hararghe (22 Apr 2026)
ONM reported that on 22 April, farmer Kalifa Adam Haji, was run over and killed by a vehicle being driven by the village head, Ibrahim Salixee, after he had refused to pay unjustified fees and had attempted to flee to Furda town. Source:…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government forces in Gawo Qebe, Kellem Wollega (21 Apr 2026)
Often, the motive is simple theft, as when Abdulsamad Hasan, a farmer in Gaba Sambata, Begi district, West Wallega, was beaten and robbed of his trade goods by local government militia on 21 April. Or taking goods can be a means of…
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Killing in West Hararghe (21 Apr 2026)
On 21 April, Mohammed Ahmed died in custody in Haromaya district due to injuries from beating and lack of medical treatment (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.35.…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription by government forces in Gimbi, West Wollega (20 Apr 2026)
A 4th grade schoolgirl, named by ONM, was abducted from her home in Warqaa Waddeessaa village, Gimbi district, West Wallega, on 20 April and taken to a military camp where she was forced to undergo marriage to a member of the ENDF (ONM).…
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Homes / property burned or looted by government militia in Shala, West Arsi (19 Apr 2026)
On 19 April, ONM wrote that residents in urban areas in many districts of West Arsi were being ordered to pay large sums for their properties to meet local planning requirements. Around Kofale town, residents were ordered to pay 100,000…
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Torture / ill-treatment by police in Adama, East Shewa (19 Apr 2026)
ONM reported on 19 April that in areas across Adama city, the administrative centre of East Showa, residents were being forced to take voter registration cards and being beaten unless they complied. These areas included schools, Boole,…