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Africa-Press – Ethiopia. <\/strong><\/span>January 13, 2025 1 minute read Addis Abeba<\/b>\u2013 The killing of a 14-year-old teenager in Moyale town, Borana Zone of Oromia Region, allegedly by \u201cpolice members\u201d in Shewa Ber kebele, has sparked widespread outrage among residents. The teenager was reportedly shot and killed on Friday, 11 January 2025, by \u201cbullets fired by police forces,\u201d according to local accounts.<\/p>\n

Protests broke out the following day, with residents marching through the town to demand justice. Protesters alleged that police \u201copened fire to disperse\u201d the demonstrations, causing injuries to several people.<\/p>\n

Attempts by Addis Standard to contact the injured and assess the extent of the damage caused during the unrest were unsuccessful.<\/p>\n

In a statement released yesterday, the Moyale town Communication Office confirmed the teenager\u2019s death, referring to it as \u201cthe loss of a teenage child\u2019s life.\u201d The office condemned the killing, stating, \u201cNo human life should be lost in any circumstance,\u201d and assured that an investigation is underway to \u201cidentify and bring to justice any individual involved in or responsible for the act.\u201d<\/p>\n

Addressing the protests, the office acknowledged the public\u2019s right to demand justice but condemned \u201cbreaking into and destroying offices and setting them on fire\u201d during the demonstrations.<\/p>\n

The statement claimed such actions were \u201cinappropriate and do not represent the protest\u2019s purpose.\u201d It further alleged that these acts were carried out by individuals with \u201cpolitical and hidden agendas\u201d who sought to undermine the town\u2019s stability.<\/p>\n

The killing of the teenager is part of a series of alleged security force actions that have drawn criticism in the Borana Zone.<\/p>\n

In a similar case, a 24-year-old youth, Kala Bonaya, was \u201cbrutally killed by security forces\u201d in the Miyoo district of Borana Zone. This incident led to large-scale protests, after which the government identified five militia members as suspects.<\/p>\n

In another case in September, security forces reportedly opened fire on four motorcycle riders in the Boku Luboma area of Miyoo district. One youth was killed, and two others were injured in the incident. Residents alleged that the shooting happened after the riders \u201crefused to pay a 50-birr checkpoint fee requested by the militia.\u201d<\/p>\n

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