Weyane killing civilians in Ogaden

Weyane killing civilians in Ogaden


Wednesday, 30 October 2013

GODEY (Somalilandsun) - Ethiopian Paramilitary forces in Ogaden have executed three 

civilians in Godey Zone in Eastern Part of Ethiopia, volatile region of Ogaden bordering 

with Somalia.


According to locals in Godey, 6 civilians have been arrested by the Paramilitary forces in 

Godey's village of Hadhawe, the detainees were taken to Godey town and three of them are 

found executed by the Paramilitary forces, a reliable NGO staff in Godey confirmed 

Ogadentoday Press.

Local elders in Godey have asked the governor of the Zone, Abdi Sonkor the killing, the 

source stated.


Two of the three men executed are named, " Mahad Abdi Cilmi iyo Abdi Garane Guudcade"

These men were businessmen, they had a shop and Pharmacy in Hadhawe Village near 

Godey The Paramilitary forces accused them that they are supporter of ONLF, the source 

added In last week, 30 of civilians are arrested in the area, unconfirmed source in the area 

informed the NGO staff.


Locals are arrested, targeted and killed as supporter of ONLF, Ogaden National Liberation 


Front.Ethiopian Paramilitary Forces have long accused of human right abuses in Ogaden 

Region but Ethiopia denies the accusations.


Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen and his delegation have visited recently 

the area for investment.

Since 2005, Ethiopia government isolated Ogaden region from the World, Ethiopia 

imposed a ban all international aid and media organizations in Ogaden despite some are 

operating under the permit of intelligence surveillances.


Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) fighting for the self-determination of Ogaden 

Region in Ethiopia since 1994..By: Mohamed Farah