By Aaron MaashoADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – About 5,000 Ethiopians have crossed into Kenya seeking refuge since March 10, the Kenyan Red Cross Society said, after several civilians were killed in what the Ethiopian military said was a botched security operation targeting militants. But faulty intelligence led soldiers to launch an attack that killed nine civilians and injured 12 others, the Ethiopian News Agency said. In a statement on Tuesday, the Kenyan Red Cross Society said “the population of refugees from Ethiopia continues to increase” and was now estimated at 5,000. Some of those fleeing had moved with their livestock, compounding pressure on struggling relief agencies, the Red Cross said. His successor as premier and EPRDF chairperson is expected to be named before the end of this month.

Source: Ethiopian News March 13, 2018 17:03 UTC