In the month of April 2023, the Ethiopian government continued its brutal assault against the citizenry of Oromia, The majority of the confirmed killings of Oromo civilians in April were perpetrated by the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), often in conjunction with regional forces, such as Benishangul-Gumuz regional special forces, Oromia Special Forces (OSF), and federal police–and by non-state armed militia groups, including Fano. At times, it was reported that Fano operated in conjunction with Amhara regional forces in these attacks. When taken together, these assaults present stark evidence of a continued and widespread campaign of violence by the government against the Oromo people.
The below list highlights the 21 Oromo civilians confirmed by OLLAA or through mass media reports that have been extrajudicially killed in the month of April 2023, at the hands of these government and government-aligned forces. It is important to note that this list is an incomplete accounting of those killed extrajudicially in April 2023 as it does not include victims of mass murder, those whose names are unknown, or whose reported deaths OLLAA’s staff was unable to verify independently by the time of publication or those not documented on mainstream media. It is likely the true number of extrajudicial killings is much greater than the number reported below and other nongovernmental forces may also be committing similar acts.
Confirmed Extrajudicial Executions in April 2023
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- April 1
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- Waaqee Tasfaayee (East Wallaga, Leqa Dulacha, Maqa Baandira)
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- Shaanqoo Axinaafuu and Ruushaa Duulaa (H/G Wallaga, Horro, Burqitu Hobora)
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- Malkaa Sambatoo (West Wallaga, Lalo Asabi, Buqo Assabi)
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- Maammad Amiin (East Wallaga, Gida Ayana, Gutin)
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- April 1
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- April 2
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- Maammad Amiin (East Wallaga, Gida Ayana, Gutin)
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- Gammaciis Sabbooqaa (Benishangul-Gumuz, Bambis, Bambis)
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- April 2
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- April 11
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- Amme Aliyi (Wollo, Jille Dhumuga, Baxxe)
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- April 11
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- April 25
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- Burqaa Buudee, Waadoo Godaanaa, Odaa Oda’e, and Mahaammad Barcoo ( East Shewa, Fantale, Gidira)
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- April 25
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- April 27
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- Gaanaa Hamaa (East Arsi, Huluqo Horata, Mexi)
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- Yaaddessaa Gaaddisaa and Shuuloo Gobooshoo (East Wallaga, Gudaya Bilu, Abay Dale)
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- April 27
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- April 28
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- Habtaamuu Dajanee (North Shewa, Dagam, Ano Dagam)
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- Tuukuu Gammadee (West Guji, Bule Hora, Murtu Cillisa)
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- April 28
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- April 30
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- Guddataa Iddoosaa and Alamaayyoo Kabbadaa (East Wallaga, Sasiga, Fayine)
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- Abaatee Indaalaa, Jundii Amdaa, and Muusxafaa Sulxaan (East Shewa, Bosat, Bole)
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- April 30
OLLAA urges the Ethiopian government to fulfill its moral imperative, as well as its legal duty, to protect and defend the human rights and security of all of its citizens, including by launching independent investigations into all credible violations of civilians’ right to life. Further, OLLAA implores the international community to take action, including by condemning these incidents and by launching independent investigations into these ongoing reports of human rights violations and injustices against the Oromo people in Ethiopia. We believe all parties must act swiftly for the sake of peace and justice.