Ethiopia Border Conflict: Hundreds Flee into Kenya as Gunfire Reported in Moyale
A police security brief reported an influx of Ethiopians through several entry points around Moyale, including Sessi, Kore, Biashara, Foundation and Miti areas.
Moyale, Kenya – Over 100 Ethiopians, predominantly women, children, and youth, have crossed into Kenya from the Moyale border area on October 21 due to escalating tensions between regional leaderships in Ethiopia’s Oromia and Somali regions. Security sources in Moyale reported that the influx began late on October 21, with the number of people crossing estimated at hundreds.
Ethiopian nationals fleeing the conflict have been reported to be leaving their country in fear of the ongoing gunshots heard from the Ethiopian side of the border, starting around 5:50 am on October 22. The ongoing conflict led authorities to activate local security measures in the Moyale Sub-County, including the Moyale Sub-County Security Team and the Moyale Cross-Border Peace Committee.
Kenyan authorities have also intensified security measures to maintain order and prevent any further escalation. The Kenya Red Cross Society, alongside the Marsabit County Government and other humanitarian partners, has initiated assistance for the affected families, focusing on 1,000 households initially. The humanitarian agency is providing essential supplies, including tents, blankets, and food, along with medical care for those in urgent need.
The Kenyan Red Cross Secretary General, Dr. Ahmed Idris, emphasized the priority of protecting and assisting the families with dignity. The organization is also working to reunite separated families affected by the displacement. The Kenya Red Cross aims to extend support to all those affected by the border conflict, guided by humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, and neutrality.
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