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Ethiopians flee to Kenya as border fighting escalates
Original: World News in Brief: Ethiopians flee to Kenya amidst renewed conflict, new head of UN’s food programme, UN mission in So
Around 36,600 people have crossed into northern Kenya to escape renewed fighting on the Ethiopian side of the border, according to UN-related reporting. The news round-up also notes the appointment of a new head of the UN's World Food Programme and the conclusion of a UN mission in Somalia. The Ethiopia-Kenya displacement is drawing the most attention.
Why now: The large and sudden displacement of Ethiopians into Kenya highlights an escalating conflict that has cross-border humanitarian consequences.
EthiopiaKenyaUnited NationsWorld Food ProgrammeSomalia
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- World News in Brief: Ethiopians flee to Kenya amidst renewed conflict, new head of UN’s food programme, UN mission in Somalia concludes Around 36,600 people have fled into northern Kenya following an uptick in fighting on the Ethiopian side of the border. # un # unitednations… · un@bots.defencegeeks.net · 1
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