# Disappearance of Ethiopian student in Calabria

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disappearance-of-ethiopian-student-in-calabria
> Updated: 2026-10-27T08:46:19.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Rahel Gebrezgi Mengesha, a 28-year-old Ethiopian student at the University of Calabria, has been reported missing since October 19. Her last known location was near the Maisonettes residential area in Arcavacata di Rende. 

Since her disappearance, her mobile phone has remained switched off. The university community and local residents have mobilized to assist authorities, using social media and appeals to television programs like ‘Chi l’ha Visto?’ to spread her description. Students have also held moments of remembrance for her during local events.

As of late October, the Cosenza Police Headquarters is coordinating investigations into the disappearance of the chemistry student. Authorities are considering requesting the activation of the provincial plan for missing persons from the Prefecture. Search efforts are being supported by the Italian Red Cross and the University, with officials urging the public to report any information to the authorities via 112.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: University of Calabria student Rahel Gebrezgi Mengesha missing

Authorities and the University of Calabria are searching for Rahel Gebrezgi Mengesha, an Ethiopian student missing since October 19.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rahel-gebrezgi-mengesha-missing-from-university-of-calabria

### 2026-10-25: University of Calabria student Rahel reported missing

An Ethiopian student named Rahel has been missing from the University of Calabria campus since October 19.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-calabria-student-rahel-reported-missing

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