Amnesty International on Thursday called on Ethiopian authorities to investigate allegations of sexual violence and torture committed by fighters of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in the country’s Oromia region. According to Amnesty International, women and girls in the region have reportedly been subjected to serious abuses such as rape and other forms of sexual violence by OLA members. Human rights concerns have also been raised regarding the conduct of Ethiopian authorities in counterinsurgency operations. A previously reported investigation revealed the existence of a secret committee tasked with suppressing the Oromo insurgency, which allegedly coordinated detention campaigns and actions that rights groups say may violate international human rights standards. Ethiopia in the past has been known to shut down human rights groups advocating against oppressive regimes.

Source: Ethiopian News March 08, 2026 04:09 UTC