July 17, 2024 (ADDIS ABABA) -Violence erupted in the Kumer region of northeastern Ethiopia, leaving several Sudanese refugees, including a child, injured. The armed clashes between Ethiopian Federal Police and an unidentified armed group have further destabilized the area, which is home to thousands of Sudanese refugees seeking safety. Approximately 6,000 Sudanese refugees residing in Ethiopia’s Awlala forest are enduring dire conditions. Tragically, 45 children have died in recent months, according to a report by the Sudanese Refugee Committee in the Amhara region. In a related development, the UNHCR has transferred 2,600 Sudanese refugees from the Kurmuk crossing center to a new settlement in the Aura area near Assosa, the capital of the Benishangul-Gumuz region in western Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News July 17, 2024 23:56 UTC