ADDIS ABABA – The number of people arriving in Ethiopia due to the ongoing situation in Sudan has reached nearly 48,000, a new report reveals. Close to 48,000 border crossings from Sudan into Amhara and Benishangul Gumuz regions of Ethiopia have been recorded since the onset of the conflict in Sudan in mid April. Authorities along with humanitarian partners are providing hot meals, health services, nutrition screening and supplementation, transportation services, and relocation activities. This response, however, has recently been affected by heavy rainfall that the Metema District is experiencing recently. The agency stated that”additional funding urgently required to support ongoing response to influx” from the neighboring country.

Source: Ethiopian News June 03, 2023 13:27 UTC