Refugees fleeing Moyale conflict into Kenya reach nearly 50,000

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that nearly 50,000 people have fled the ongoing conflict in Moyale, Ethiopia, into northern Kenya. According to data as of October 29, the refugees are currently residing with local host communities along the border and in five temporary shelter sites established in Marsabit County.

IOM representative Nomagugu Ncube stated that the situation remains fluid and highly unpredictable. Officials warned that the number of arrivals is likely to increase in the coming days as the security situation continues to deteriorate.