NAIROBI (Reuters) - At least five Eritreans were killed when gunmen attacked a refugee camp in Ethiopia's northeastern Afar region during fighting between rebellious Tigrayan and Afar forces in the area on Feb. 3, the U.N. refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Friday. Refugees told UNHCR that armed men attacked the camp, kidnapped several women, looted property and occupied their homes, causing thousands to flee. "UNHCR is working with the Ethiopian authorities and partners to provide emergency aid to thousands of Eritrean refugees who fled Barahle refugee camp and its environs in the Afar region after fighting engulfed the area," the agency said in a statement. Reuters could not reach the spokespersons for the Tigrayan forces or the Afar regional forces for comment. The 15-month-old war has killed thousands of civilians and displaced millions.

Source: Ethiopian News February 18, 2022 19:45 UTC