Survivors flee Hayiq Jari IDP camp following deadly drone strike

Following a deadly drone strike on October 29 at the Hayiq Jari internally displaced persons (IDP) camp, survivors have begun fleeing the area in fear. According to accounts shared with Addis Standard, residents are abandoning the camp in an unorganized manner, seeking shelter within nearby host communities due to the volatile security situation.

The camp had been housing people displaced from Kellem Wollega and Kiramu in East Wollega. Reports indicate that these individuals had been under pressure to return to their places of origin since 2024, despite ongoing obstacles to ensuring a safe and sustainable return. The incident highlights the precarious living conditions and lack of security faced by displaced populations in the region.