Over 12,000 people have arrived in Metema, the border town between Sudan and Ethiopia, since fighting erupted on 15 April, many exhausted after the long and dangerous journey to safety. IOM is assisting those arriving in Ethiopia, including from countries whose embassies sent requests to support their nationals. The support includes transportation from the border to Gondar and Addis Ababa, as well as accommodation at IOM’s Transit Centres for some. Many of those fleeing Sudan enter Ethiopia without resources and belongings. The majority of those who have arrived are Ethiopian (39 per cent), Sudanese (17 per cent) and Turkish (13 per cent) nationals; 20 per cent of those arriving are children.

Source: Ethiopian News May 05, 2023 11:54 UTC