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Unrest and Heavy Gunfire Continue in Moyale
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 2 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
Unrest sparked by regional flag disputes in Moyale has entered its third day, resulting in casualties, infrastructure damage, and thousands fleeing to Kenya.
- Unrest and heavy gunfire in Moyale, sparked by issues surrounding the hoisting of regional flags, entered its third day.
- Residents reported that people who need medical treatment have been unable to leave their homes for three to four days due to the ongoing fighting.
- Power cuts and severe drinking water shortages are affecting the city.
- Gunfire also occurred in Hudet woreda.
- Casualties have been reported among both civilians and the opposing sides involved in the conflict.
- Residential houses, Kalmo Shidal Secondary School, and a TVET center in the Jamuq neighborhood suffered destruction from fires and combat.
- Thousands of Moyale residents have fled across the border to Gambo, Kenya, and are sheltering in tents.
- A resident warned that the influx of refugees into Kenya amid the threat of the Ebola virus could create a multifaceted risk.
- Residents called on the government to intervene and demanded a sustainable solution to recurring conflicts in Moyale.
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