West Wollega and Jima Zones See Escalating Human Rights Violations by Prosperity Party Forces
Published Sept. 13, 2025, 10:27 a.m. by FNN
September 14, 2025 Severe human rights violations are being reported from the province of West Wollega, Oromia, where the local population is facing a continued and intensified campaign of arbitrary arrests by Prosperity Party (PP) forces. The PP, Ethiopia's ruling party, is reportedly causing severe distress and fear among the residents. In the Haro district, local sources have reported escalating oppressive actions by PP militias. On September 9, 2025, a raid on the village of Konjji resulted in the abduction and arbitrary detention of a significant number of residents. The residents are reportedly suffering greatly due to these actions. The PP forces are allegedly imprisoning many political detainees under the pretext of their associations with the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA). Among the detainees are Mr. Mamush Misganawa and Mr. Eddosa Waqtolaa. These individuals have reportedly been subjected to physical torture and continuous harm since their arrest. Families of Oromo nationalists and activists are facing direct threats, with PP forces intimidating residents with threats of murder and torture. These actions underscore the ongoing human rights issues in the region, including arbitrary arrests, physical abuse of detainees, and threats against families.
Unlawful Detention of Educators and Silencing of Voices in Oromia's Jimma Zone
In the western Oromia region, specifically in the Noonnoo Benjaa district of the Jimma Zone, local sources report that a second-grade teacher, Lammeessaa Tuujjoo, was detained by the Prosperity Party (PP) forces on September 7, 2025. The arrest is reportedly part of a broader pattern of silencing dissent by the PP forces. Lammeessaa, an active member of the local political community, was detained without a warrant after expressing concerns about the country's current state of affairs in the media. This has caused a wave of fear among the local community, particularly educators and other public figures who are increasingly concerned about their freedom of speech. On September 13, 2025, other individuals who had spoken out against the PP were reportedly detained. The detention of these individuals is seen as a clear violation of their human rights. The community members of Noonnoo Benjaa are demanding the immediate release of the detained teacher and other individuals, calling for an end to the violations of human rights by the PP forces.
Rising Human Rights Concerns Amidst Political Tensions in West Wallaga, Oromia
Recent reports from local sources in West Wallaga, a region located in the western part of Oromia, Ethiopia, have raised serious human rights concerns. A youth named Amanu'el Nagaasaa was reportedly killed by forces of the Prosperity Party (PP) on September 9, 2025. Local residents have reported multiple instances of brutality and violence inflicted upon the local community by the PP forces. These acts are reportedly part of a broader strategy to suppress political dissent and instill fear among the populace. Family Members of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) are also facing significant threats. These actions violate the basic human rights of the individuals and breach the established norms and principles of the rule of law. The situation in West Wallaga reflects a broader human rights crisis unfolding in Ethiopia. Reports suggest a pattern of systematic violence and intimidation, perpetrated by the PP forces, against individuals who are perceived to oppose the government's political agenda. The local community attributes the rising tension and violence to the policies and actions of Colonel Abiy Ahmed, the leader of the PP. They accuse him of orchestrating these acts of violence and human rights violations as part of his political strategy. As the world continues to watch, the people of West Wallaga live in hope for an end to their suffering and a future where their rights are respected and protected.
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