Hundreds of Ethiopians cross into Kenya to flee regional fighting
Summary
Hundreds of people from Ethiopia have crossed into Kenya to escape fighting in the border town of Moyale. The conflict began after some leaders raised the flag of the Somali Regional State, causing tension and gunfire between regional forces.Key Facts
- Hundreds of Ethiopians, mostly women and children, crossed into Kenya through several points in Moyale.
- The fighting was between forces from Ethiopia’s Oromia and Somali regional states.
- The conflict began after raising the flag of the Somali Regional State in Moyale.
- Kenyan police reported gunfire and chaotic scenes in the town.
- The Kenya Red Cross is helping by setting up shelters and giving out food supplies.
- The relief effort aims to help around 1,000 households.
- Experts are assessing how many people are affected and what help they need.
- This regional conflict is far from the bigger war ongoing in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
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