Security

Loss of Life Reported Following Clashes in Jimma

AI SUMMARY

Two people have died and over 30 have been arrested following clashes between local residents and security forces in Jimma city's Bore kebele.

Clashes occurred over two days between the local community and security forces in the Bore kebele of Jimma city in the Oromia region's Southwest Zone.
The unrest began on Monday, during a military recruitment attempt by security forces.
A dispute over a young man resisting recruitment led to a physical struggle, stone-throwing, attacks on banks, and gunfire that killed one person and injured another.
Unrest continued on Tuesday, resulting in the death of a second person.
Community grievances included high land mapping and urban planning fees of around 160,000 Birr following the area's annexation into Jimma city, alongside house demolitions.
Security forces arrested over 30 people suspected of disturbing the peace.
Relative peace and stability returned to the area, while city police officials did not respond to requests for comment.