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Hundreds Displaced as Ethiopia Violence Spills into Kenya
22 Oct
Summary
- Hundreds of Ethiopians sought refuge in Kenya due to fighting.
- The conflict began on Wednesday in the border town of Moyale.
- Displaced individuals, primarily women and children, are staying with relatives.
Hundreds of Ethiopians have crossed into Kenya following intense fighting that erupted on Wednesday in the border town of Moyale. Gunfire was still audible on Thursday in parts of the Ethiopian section of the settlement, which straddles the border and extends into Kenyan territory.
Kenyan authorities confirmed the influx, stating that hundreds, mainly women and children, have arrived. These individuals are being hosted by relatives and concerned citizens in villages on the Kenyan side of Moyale. The Kenya Red Cross is currently assessing the situation to determine the full extent of displacement and the immediate needs of those affected.
Aid workers indicated that while no formal camps are prepared, efforts will be made to establish them if required. The precise cause of the fighting in Moyale, located in southern Ethiopia's Oromiya region, remains unclear. Officials in the affected Ethiopian areas were not immediately available for comment. The unrest is understood to be connected to broader conflicts occurring hundreds of miles away in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region.
