The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said yesterday that more than 1,000 displaced people move daily from Sudan to Ethiopia. The organisation explained in a statement published on its website that its Displacement Tracking Matrix has recorded more than 1,000 arrivals daily, including Ethiopians returning to their homeland. "Over 12,000 people have arrived at the remote Ethiopian border town of Metema since the fughting started on 15 April," the IOM said. It confirmed that "it is providing essential assistance to those arriving in Ethiopia, including shelter, before their return to their home countries," According to the statement. Since 15 April 2023, widespread clashes have erupted in states across Sudan between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Source: Ethiopian News May 05, 2023 07:56 UTC