Local authorities and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Ocha) reported that the number of people displaced by armed clashes in rural areas of northern Ethiopia has surpassed 50,000 since April 13.
In its situation report released on Monday, UN Ocha revealed that the majority of the displaced individuals, predominantly comprising women, children, and the elderly, are currently seeking refuge in the towns of Kobo and Sekota located in the Amhara region.
The humanitarian situation is critical, with thousands of women and children requiring extensive humanitarian assistance to ensure their survival.
Although the government and humanitarian partners have initiated efforts to provide food and health services, the resources available remain insufficient to meet the growing needs of the displaced population.
The armed clashes that occurred on April 13 and 14 in Alamata town, Northern Ethiopia, resulted in an unspecified number of casualties, prompting numerous civilians to flee towards neighboring Kobo and Sekota, according to a previous report by UN Ocha.