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 forces in West Arsi (9 Mar 2026)
Three civilians from kebele 01, Jena town, Robe Dida’a district, Arsi, were taken from the district prison in Robe town on 9 March and shot dead ‘in the middle of Robe town.’ Their bodies were ‘thrown out in the open.’ ONM wrote that…
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Killing by government forces in Sheger, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (9 Mar 2026)
Forced conscription, killing of police officer According to ONM, government militias gathered in Gafarsa Gujee, Shaggar City, on 9 March, to plan recruitment of under-age minors, farmers, students and unemployed youth for national defence…
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Detention by government forces in Sheger, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (9 Mar 2026)
It was reported on 9 March that a young woman, Nanati Gudisa was abducted by government forces on 5 March from … Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.19.…
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Detention by government forces in Borena (8 Mar 2026)
Only a small fraction of episodes is being reported. ONM wrote that on 8 March, federal army members detained residents in the town of Miil-Lammii, Taltale district, Borana zone, including: Makoo Waaqoo Goobuu Booruu Gamoo Guyyoo ……
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Killing by government forces in West Wollega (8 Mar 2026)
Tolera Tesfaye, a young man from Kaji in Bodji Cokorsa district, West Wallega, was killed by government security forces on 8 March. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.52.…
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Killing in Abe Dongoro, Horo Guduru Wollega (8 Mar 2026)
The Oromia Media Network published images of villagers displaced after the attacks. A video of destroyed homes, reportedly filmed in Galessa, Abee Dongoroo district, was posted on Facebook and forwarded on 8 March. Source: Oromia Support…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government militia in East Shewa (8 Mar 2026)
Election abuse In Bosat district, on 8 March, cadres and armed members of the Prosperity Party were visiting homes and workplaces in the administrative centre, Olanciti, and other towns including Doonii, Bofaa, Boolee, and Fooqii, beating…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government forces in Nekemte, East Wollega (7 Mar 2026)
In Nekemte city, East Wallega, soldiers went from house to house in the Safara Qassoo area, beating and threatening residents at gunpoint on 7 March, merely to intimidate them. On 9 March, when ENDF soldiers beat and detained Gammachuu…
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Killing by government forces in Fentale, East Shewa (7 Mar 2026)
Hussein Asaboot Muluu, a young man who had been detained for ‘an extended period’ in a military camp in Fantale district under suspicion of affiliation with OLA, was taken from a village detention facility in the evening of 7 March and…
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Detention by government militia in East Shewa (7 Mar 2026)
Wives and mothers were detained because husbands and sons were suspected of joining OLA or had refused to become local militia members. For example, Alamitu Dhaabaa, a mother from Siree Barga in Ada’a Barga district was imprisoned on 7…
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OLA fighters accused of gang rape, sexual slavery against women in Oromia, Amnesty report
Amnesty International has accused fighters of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) of committing gang rape, sexual slavery, and other abuses against women and girls during the ongoing armed conflict in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, warning that…
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Detention by government forces in Guna, Arsi (6 Mar 2026)
On 6 March, many people from Ciree Aanolee village, Guna district, Arsi, including Rashiid Gannaa Haaji Kadir, were rounded up and detained, accused of having links to OLA. Many were beaten as their property was looted. Young men have…
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Killing by government forces in West Arsi (6 Mar 2026)
Kaasahun Biraanuu Abarraa was taken from his home in Dhimbiibbaa, in Daamuu Dhimbiibbaa kebele, Munessa district, on 6 March, and summarily executed by government soldiers next day. Neighbours reported that the loved and respected 26…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government forces in East Shewa (6 Mar 2026)
Detention of two mothers ONM reported that ENDF soldiers took mothers, Fiixii Goljaa and Adii Gaaddisaa, from Tubbee-Sutii village in Boru district, on 6 March and detained them in the police station in Botee town, where they have been…
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Killing in Sokoru, Jimma (1 Mar 2026)
OSG was informed of the killing of Huseen Jemaal, a young man in Qumbi village, Sokoru district, Jimma zone, on 1 March. He was killed in the forest and his body was not found until five days later. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG…
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Killing by Fano in Abe Dongoro, Horo Guduru Wollega (1 Mar 2026)
Many killed in attack by ‘Fano’ in Abee Dongoroo district Around 1 March, attacks by Amhara militants on unarmed villagers in the lush countryside of Abee Dongoroo district of Horo Guduru Wallega killed an estimated 50 or more civilians,…
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Killing by government forces in Chobi, West Shewa (26 Feb 2026)
On 26 February, government security forces killed Dugasa Bayi in Digo village, Cobi district. He was killed ‘without any question’. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 72 (2026-03-03), p.17.…
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Renewed OLA attacks in Arsi woredas cause killings, injuries, abductions and displacement
EHRC confirmed that since October 2025 renewed OLA attacks in Shirka, Guna, Merti, Aseko and Onkolo Wabe woredas caused deaths, injuries, property destruction and displacement. Attacks on 26 February 2026 in Jawi kebele (Shirka) and Geba…
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Detention in West Guji (25 Feb 2026)
Closure of Addis Standard office in Ethiopia Human Rights Watch warned on 25 February that Ethiopia’s Media Authority announced the revocation of the operating licence of Addis Standard, one of the last independent and important media…
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2 people killed in Gindeberet, West Shewa (23 Feb 2026)
Two innocent civilians were killed in Gindeberet, West Showa, on 23 February: Gelana Terefa, a 35 year old university graduate Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 72 (2026-03-03), p.17.…
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Killing by government forces in Dale Wabera, Kellem Wollega (20 Feb 2026)
A farmer, Gudeta Bacha, and a woman named Simbat Ayana, residents of Dale Wabera district, Qellem, were killed by government security forces on 20 February. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 72 (2026-03-03), p.43.…
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Killing by government forces in Habro, West Hararghe (18 Feb 2026)
OSG was informed of the killing by government forces of 36 year-old Mohammadoo Jamaal Ahmed. The father of three was abducted from his home in the small town of Balballeetti in Habro district, West Hararge, on 18 February and taken to…
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Abduction / extortion / forced conscription in East Hararghe (Feb 2026)
Residents see no benefit from their payments. For example, villagers in Yaaddoo Bobbaasaa, Ciro district, East Hararge, were promised access to water when each was forced to pay 600 birr in February, yet severe shortages persist. The only…
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Killing by government militia in West Arsi (Feb 2026)
ONM also reported at the beginning of February that a farmer named Huseen Guraaroo from Kojii Albasoo in Munessa district was shot dead for refusing to become a member of the local government militia. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG…
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Torture / ill-treatment in East Shewa (Feb 2026)
Other abuses ONM sent 15 reports of detention, beating, looting, extortion, burning, displacement and forced conscription, mostly during January and early February. The majority (nine) referred to abuses in Bosat district, toward the…
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Killing by government forces in Gobu Sayo, East Wollega (14 Feb 2026)
Getu Qano a mathematics teacher living in Adare Tiksa village, Gobu Sayo district, East Wallega, was killed by government security forces on 14 February. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 72 (2026-03-03), p.37.…
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Ethiopian Airlines says houses provided for farmers displaced by Bishoftu airport project as some residents report lack of compensation
Ethiopian Airlines Group says it has built and handed over standard housing in Bishoftu to farmers displaced by the construction of the planned Bishoftu International Airport, while some affected residents continue to report lack of…
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Residents allege hardship after uncompensated displacement linked to Bishoftu airport project; city administration denies claims
Residents of Abu Sera say they are facing hardship after being displaced without compensation in connection with the Bishoftu International Airport construction project, claims rejected by the Bishoftu City Administration. Residents who…
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Killing by government forces in Gimbi, West Wollega (7 Feb 2026)
A 15 year old girl, Iftu Lamessa, was killed by government forces on 7 February in Yukkur, a place in Gaazi village, Gimbi district, West Wallega. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 72 (2026-03-03), p.43.…
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Killing by government forces in Bishoftu, East Shewa (6 Feb 2026)
Desale Siyum, a young man, was killed by government soldiers in Bishoftu on 6 February. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.28.…
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Torture / ill-treatment in Kellem Wollega (4 Feb 2026)
ONM reported on 4 February that every village in Gawo Qebbe district in Qellem Wallega was ordered to pay 10,000 birr and one quintal of grain. When residents were unable to contribute, they were beaten and detained. Source: Oromia…
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Torture / ill-treatment by government militia in Dugda, East Shewa (4 Feb 2026)
Extortion of 8,800 birr and 50 kg of grain from households in several villages in Zeway Dugda district was reported in mid-January and up to twice those amounts of cash and grain at the end of the month. In the district of Adami Tullu and…
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Detention by police in Bako, West Shewa (4 Feb 2026)
An elder, a respected man of ‘blessing and reconciliation’, 68 year old Biranuu Shiffarraa, also from Sadan Qixxee village in Bako Tibe district, was reported by ONM on 4 February to have been detained and tortured in Bako town police…
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The process of returning displaced persons to Western Tigray remains difficult – PM Abiy
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) told parliament that efforts to facilitate the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to Western Tigray continue to face serious challenges, citing political contestation and competing territorial…
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Sexual violence by government forces in Mana Sibu, West Wollega (3 Feb 2026)
Allaamuddiin Shifaa was shot and injured in Cammoo kebele, Haro Sabu district, Qellem, on 3 February, falsely accused of having an association with OLA. ONM reported that many were being shot and killed in the neighbourhood, to terrorise…
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Killing by police in Sululta, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (3 Feb 2026)
Birhanu Mulu, a resident of Derba city, was taken from his family home on 3 February to Canco Sululta police station. He was killed next day and his body thrown on the road to Sululta. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 72…
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Disappearance in Bishoftu, East Shewa (2 Feb 2026)
Nato Mecha, a pasta maker in Bishoftu city, was abducted by security forces on 2 February. His family have been unable to locate him and fear that his disappearance means he has been killed. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73…
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Sexual violence by government forces in Borena (1 Feb 2026)
On 1 February, a ten year old girl (also named by ONM) was raped by ENDF soldiers in Dhuqqoo village, Goro Dola district, (in Guji zone but reported as in East Borana zone). She was admitted and said to be in a ‘worrying condition’ in…
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Killing by government forces in Robe (Arsi), Arsi (1 Feb 2026)
ONM reported that Tolaa Jamaal Adam, a farmer in Jeenaa Ulul, Robe district, Arsi, was shot dead by ENDF soldiers on 1 February ‘in public’ at a place known as Kalchabaa. His neighbour, Kadir Amaan Abdulqaadir, also a farmer, was…
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Sexual violence by government forces in Fentale, East Shewa (1 Feb 2026)
Five government soldiers operating out of a nearby military camp brutally gang-raped a respected woman and mother (name withheld) in Jara Nunu, Qobo village, Fantale district on 1 February (ONM). They prevented her children from escaping…
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Homes / property burned or looted by government forces in Jimma (31 Jan 2026)
For example, all the residents of Baqqoo Jimma village in Sibu Sire district, East Wallega, were driven from their homes on 31 January by forces which self-identified as Fano. It is often difficult to distinguish between extortion by…
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Detention by police in Bako, West Shewa (31 Jan 2026)
Three farmers – Lata Misgana, Lamma Gizu and Lamessa Dhiba – were detained in Sadan Qixxee village, Bako Tibe district on 31 January and were reportedly being tortured in the district police station (ONM). Source: Oromia Support Group,…
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Detention in Sheger, Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne (31 Jan 2026)
ONM reported on 31 January that many youngsters had been arrested in the town of Bule Bulbula in Shaggar city, accused of ‘supporting the Oromo Liberation War in the forest.’ At least 32 were taken. Some of these are known to have been…
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Killing by government forces in Nejo, West Wollega (30 Jan 2026)
An innocent man described as elderly by ONM, Ismaa’il Abdallaa, was summarily executed by ENDF in Ashunfa village, Qondala district, West Wallega, on 30 January. A youngster named Gadisa Tasfa Ragassa was also summarily executed in Uchee,…
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3 people detained in Nekemte, East Wollega (30 Jan 2026)
Suspected ties with OLA was the usual reason given for detention of youngsters, including four children in Bonaya Moloo village, Wayu Tuqa district, on 30 January. Three youths were among those detained in Nekemte city on 11 January. ONM…
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Killing in West Hararghe (30 Jan 2026)
Badiri Mahammad Adare, a farmer living in Bookee town, Bookee district, West Hararge, was taken from his home, shot dead and dumped in a field on 30 January. Residents informed ONM that he had no connections to OLA. Source: Oromia Support…
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Killing by government forces in Fentale, East Shewa (30 Jan 2026)
On 30 January, an innocent elderly man and father of four, Jiloo Roba Addoo, of Haroo Qarsaa village, Fantale district, was shot dead by government soldiers (ONM). An innocent 15 year old girl, Adoo Caalaa Bulaa Foollee, from Malka Wata,…
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Killing by government forces in Lalo Asabi, West Wollega (29 Jan 2026)
Bokkaa Tarrafaa, a resident of Axosi Sibani village, Lalo Asabi district, West Wallega, was shot dead by government soldiers ‘with seven bullets’ on 29 January for no apparent reason according to ONM. Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG…
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5 people killed in West Arsi (29 Jan 2026)
Five more young men – qeerroo – were killed together in a single incident in Biyyoo village, Asako district, Arsi, on 29 January: Ganna Hasan Jibril Aliyi Abdela Aman Qoomicha Abu Ademo Bedhaso Ibrahim Geletu, a 12th grade student ……
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Homes / property burned or looted by government forces in Bako, West Shewa (29 Jan 2026)
On 29 January, soldiers looted in the Sombo Disasa neighbourhood, Bako Tibe district, taking the only cow belonging to Ms Gonfee Dinqiisaa and 50,000 birr from Dereje Lamessa. The soldiers made off with the cow and cash to their base in…