Eighteen Amhara students from Dembi Dolo University were kidnapped on December 4, 2019, while attempting to escape ethnic violence in their university in Oromia, as reported by the BBC. The students were traveling in a bus located 100 km away from Dembi Dolo when armed groups stopped the bus and abducted them. Among the kidnapped students, fourteen were women, and only one managed to escape.
The news of the kidnapping sparked public outcry and protests in various locations within the Amhara region. After weeks of silence, government officials confirmed the kidnapping during a press conference. They stated that twelve students, along with other individuals, were captured, and efforts were being made to locate the kidnapped victims. However, the authorities did not disclose the identity of the group responsible for the kidnapping.
The fate of the kidnapped students remains unknown, causing immense distress to their family members. For further details, you can read the full report by the BBC. The Reporter also provided coverage on the incident involving the kidnapped students.
Feb 1 2020
