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Nearly 40,000 Flee into Kenya as Clashes Continue in Moyale
Anadolu · 1 hour ago · Read the Full Story on Anadolu
AI SUMMARY
Nearly 40,000 Ethiopians have fled deadly border clashes into Kenya, prompting the national human rights commission to urgently appeal for humanitarian assistance and civilian protection.
- Nearly 40,000 Ethiopians have sought refuge in Kenya after fleeing clashes in their country.
- The figure marks a sharp increase from the 14,000 displaced persons reported by the Kenya Red Cross over the weekend.
- Fighting involves regional security forces and armed civilians from the Oromia and Somali regional states, particularly the Oromo Borana and Somali Garre communities.
- Violence escalated following a dispute over the raising of the Somali Regional State flag and a new administrative office in Moyale, compounded by the killing of a 13-year-old girl on October 18.
- Heavy fighting erupted on October 22 across several settlements in southern Ethiopia.
- More than 15,000 refugees are staying in eight temporary shelters including churches and schools, while over 20,000 are housed by friends and relatives.
- The influx has caused severe shortages of food, clean water, shelter, sanitation, and healthcare.
- Four women have given birth in temporary locations, highlighting an urgent need for maternal and emergency medical services.
- The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has urged both governments to coordinate efforts and respect international refugee law, including the principle of non-refoulement.
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