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EHRC reports forced conscription, arbitrary detentions and extortion in Oromia with victims including minors as young as 11
(Photo: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba– The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has reported cases of forced conscription and arbitrary detentions…
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Oromia regional gov’t reports OLA fighters entering camps after peace deal; armed group rejects reports
(Photo: Oromia Communication Bureau ) Addis Abeba – The Oromia Regional Government has reported that members of the Oromo Liberation…
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Rights group warns against ‘conflict-Inciting rhetoric,’ calls for accountability after teen’s ‘gruesome beheading’ in Darra
(Photo: Social Media/ Daniel Gemeda) Addis Abeba– The Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO) has raised concerns over what it describes…
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Oromia residents report widespread forced conscription, allege detentions, ‘extortion’ by gov’t forces
(Photo: BBC) Addis Abeba– Residents from various parts of the Oromia region have reported a significant increase in forced conscription…
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Residents of Oromia region report growing financial burden from mandatory contributions for militia, school meal programs
(Photo: Oromia Militia Office/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Residents across Ethiopia’s Oromia region, including farmers and government employees, report increasing financial…
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Unseasonal rains threaten crop yields in Ethiopia’s Oromia, Amhara regions; farmers report crop losses
(Photo:Ministry of Agriculture) Addis Abeba – Farmers in Oromia and Amhara regions are facing challenges as unseasonal rain threatens agricultural…
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Over 45 killed in Oromia’s North Shewa zone, including Wacale district administrator
Nigussie Koru, the administrator of Wacale district (Photo: North Shewa Zone Prosperity Party Office) Addis Abeba – More than 45…
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Between Two Fires: Oromia’s Guji zones ravaged by conflict, civilians trapped amid human rights abuses
Bule Hora, the administrative seat of the West Guji Zone. (Photo: ENA) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – The Oromia…
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Seven dead, eight missing in Oromia’s Arsi Zone as gov’t forces accused of targeting civilians
Robe town (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Seven individuals have been reported dead, and eight others are missing in…
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Oromia State President hints at peace talks with ‘OLA Central Zone Command’ amid reports of Internal split
Shimelis Abdisa, president of the Oromia Region. Addis Abeba – Shimelis Abdisa, President of the Oromia regional state, has indicated…
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