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Oromiya state: conflict events in April 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Oromiya state, Ethiopia. Country-wide report: Ethiopia, April 2026.
In April 2026, UCDP recorded 13 organized-violence events in Oromiya state, Ethiopia, with 22 estimated deaths. That is -62% compared with 34 events the month before. The death toll range is 11 to 35.
54% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 6.
The most active pairing was Government of Ethiopia - Civilians with 6 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, April 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | East Welega zone Oromiya state | Government of Ethiopia vs OLA State-based | 5 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | East Shewa zone Oromiya state | Government of Ethiopia vs OLA State-based, 2 sources | 5 0–10 |
| 18 Apr 2026 | East Welega zone Oromiya state | Government of Ethiopia vs Fano State-based | 2 2–5 |
| 17 Apr 2026 | East Welega zone Oromiya state | Government of Ethiopia vs Fano State-based, 2 sources | 2 |
| 4 Apr 2026 | Horo Gudru Welega zone Oromiya state | Government of Ethiopia vs Fano State-based | 2 2–5 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | West Welega zone Oromiya state | Government of Ethiopia vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 0–1 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | West Shewa zone Oromiya state | Government of Ethiopia vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 0–1 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Horo Gudru Welega zone Oromiya state | Government of Ethiopia vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 0–1 |
| 5 Apr 2026 | West Welega zone Oromiya state | Government of Ethiopia vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 0–1 |
| 4 Apr 2026 | West Shewa zone Oromiya state | Government of Ethiopia vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 0–1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Ethiopia | 13 | 22 |
| OLA | 4 | 10 |
| Fano | 3 | 6 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.