UN: 20 thousand flee to Sudan escaping Ethiopia battles

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees announced that the number of people fleeing to Sudan due to the ongoing conflict in northern Ethiopia has risen to no less than 20 thousand.

UN: 20 thousand flee to Sudan escaping Ethiopia battles
15 November, 2020   11:44
NEWS DESK

The UNHCR said in a statement today that more than 12,500 refugees crossed the border at Hamdayit, and that nearly 7,500 people crossed at the time between 7-14 November.

Ethiopia launched a military attack on the northern Tigray region on November 4, after the latter was accused of attacking federal forces in the northern region, and the battles resulted in the deaths of hundreds and the influx of thousands of refugees into Sudan.