[Ethiopia] Violence against civilians: Attack

Around 10 April 2025 (between 8 - 12 April), OLA fighters shot and killed 9 people in Surge Kebele, Haro Limu (East Wollega, Oromia). The attack targeted the family of a suspected OLF-OLA defector accused of having involvement (aiding government forces) in the killing of the OLA commander. 7 of the victims were believed to be family members and relatives of a former defector from Surge kebele. The armed group targeted the victims because he was suspected of aiding security forces in the hunt for the OLF-OLA commander.

Severity

HIGH

Occurred

2025-04-10

Country

Ethiopia

Event type

violence

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