Armed group rejects accusation, points blame at federal gov’tThe Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has accused the Oromo Liberation Army (OLF-Shene), labeled a terrorist organization, of carrying out mass attacks against civilians in Arsi Zone. According to EHRC, the attacks resulted in deaths, injuries, detentions, and the displacement of an unspecified number of civilians. The Commission noted that although security conditions in the area had shown signs of improvement, attacks have continued in several districts since October. “The Oromo Liberation Army must immediately issue an order to all its fighters to respect international humanitarian law and international human rights law. They are taking the government’s propaganda at face value and presenting it as human rights research.

Source: Ethiopian News March 07, 2026 14:23 UTC