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Clashes and Gunfire Trap Residents in Moyale
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
Gunfire and heightened tension in the border town of Moyale have trapped residents in their homes following a dispute over the hoisting of the Somali regional flag.
- Gunfire broke out across various areas of the border town of Moyale starting around 11:30 PM Wednesday.
- The conflict was triggered by the hoisting of the Somali Regional State flag in a disputed boundary area separating the Oromia and Somali regions.
- A prior conflict on Sunday, resulted in the death of a 13-year-old girl and the disruption of transport, trade, and station services.
- Elders and security officials had reached an agreement for the flag to be removed, but the decision sparked protests among Somali residents in Kebele 02.
- Federal security forces had temporarily stopped the exchange of fire, but fighting resumed and spread to other border areas between the two regions.
- Residents reported heavy ongoing gunfire and expressed fear that they were unable to leave their homes.
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