Ijara Taddese, in his mid-twenties and a father of one, said he was assaulted with sticks and wires after being taken to a detention camp in Dembi Dollo in western Oromia. Ages ranged from thirteen to 76, these victims told Ethiopia Insight. Insurgency and counter-insurgency in western Oromia has contributed to a severe humanitarian crisis. An Ethiopian armed forces spokesman did not respond to an Ethiopia Insight request to comment. Taye informed Ethiopia Insight that a female student who spoke about the kidnapping has disappeared.

Source: Ethiopian News February 14, 2020 11:37 UTC