Somalia: Thousands flee from conflict-hit Las Anod to EthiopiaLAS ANOD, Somalia - Thousands of people have fled from conflict-hit Las Anod town in Somalia to neighboring Ethiopia, significantly shaping the humanitarian crisis within the Horn of Africa region which is struggling with instability amid calls for more assistance from Western countries. UNHCR has transferred about 1,036 people from border areas into Ethiopia, targeting those believed to be extremely vulnerable. According to the agency, thousands of people from neighboring Somalia arrived in the Somali region of Ethiopia following the clashes. Ethiopia has generously allocated 400 hectares where refugees can settle and access existing services, such as health care, water, and education. Currently, Ethiopia is hosting thousands of families from South Sudan, Sudan, and Somalia who fled troubles in their countries.

Source: Ethiopian News April 20, 2023 08:17 UTC