At least 14 people were killed in drone strikes on a displaced persons camp in Ethiopia's Amhara region, according to witnesses.
Drones strike displaced camp in Ethiopia
At least 14 people were killed on Thursday in drone strikes on a displaced persons camp in the Amhara region of Ethiopia, approximately 400 km from Addis Ababa, according to three witnesses who reported to AFP on Friday.Witnesses describe the attack
The witnesses described hearing explosions and seeing smoke rising from the camp, which is home to thousands of people who have been displaced by ongoing conflicts in the region. They said the attacks occurred in the early morning hours.Ethiopia’s conflict escalates
The attacks come amid escalating violence in Ethiopia, where clashes between federal forces and regional militias have displaced hundreds of thousands of people. The Amhara region has been a focal point of recent fighting, with reports of increased military activity.International concern grows
The incident has drawn attention from international organizations and foreign governments, who have called for an immediate investigation into the attacks and for protection of civilians in conflict zones. The United Nations has expressed concern over the rising civilian toll in Ethiopia.
