Refugees who fled conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region are seen at a reception zone in the border town of Hamdayet, Sudan, on Tuesday. World Food Program/EPA-EFENov. 20 (UPI) -- The United Nations Refugee Agency said Friday it needs immediate help assisting tens of thousands of Ethiopian refugees who are fleeing into Sudan amid fighting in the breakaway Tigray region. Babar Baloch, a spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, told reporters in Geneva Friday that more than 33,000 refugees have so far fled Ethiopia's Tigray region into a desolate location in Sudan. Baloch said the United Nations has called on all parties to protect displaced civilians and respect the safety of humanitarian staff. They also asked for an immediate cease-fire so that humanitarian aid can reach refugees.

Source: Ethiopian News November 20, 2020 15:22 UTC