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Oct 28, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
More Than 50 Residents Detained in Oromia
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More than 50 residents in Shirka Woreda, Oromia, were reportedly detained after burying victims of attacks and helping the wounded, residents told Addis Standard. One resident said some young people were taken into custody for participating in burials or transporting and treating gunshot victims; the resident was held for 24 hours and released, while searches and further arrests continued.
WHO: Security forces, as described by residents
WHAT: More than 50 residents in Shirka Woreda were reportedly detained after burying attack victims and helping the wounded.
WHEN: Reported Oct 28, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
WHERE: Shirka Woreda, Ethiopia
WHY: The detentions followed attacks that killed and injured residents; residents said those detained had helped bury victims or assist the wounded.
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