Influx of Ethiopian Refugees Entering Eritrea
Influx of Ethiopian Refugees Entering Eritrea
April 28, 2011 (ERITREA) – Political repression, drought, and economic instability in Ethiopia is leading to a sharp increase in the number of Ethiopian refugees entering Eritrea, sources disclosed.
Reports indicate at least 374 Ethiopian refugees have entered Eritrea since the start of April. On average, around 250 Ethiopian refugees enter Eritrea each month, which annually amounts to 3,000 refugees.
This influx of refugees can be attributed to Ethiopia's deteriorating economy, which, according to the Ethiopian Government's own figures, has reached an inflation rate of 25%. Foreign reporters inside Ethiopia also observe daily long queues for basic food commodities such as cooking oil and sugar.
Reports also reveal 50 Ethiopian soldiers have defected to neighboring Kenya over the weekend, including two colonels by the name of Hayla Mariyam Kumsa Wakayo, and Gemechu Kebede Furgasahave. In a similar event, in 2006, hundreds of Ethiopian troops; along with two Ethiopian generals had defected to Eritrea.
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April 28, 2011 (ERITREA) – Political repression, drought, and economic instability in Ethiopia is leading to a sharp increase in the number of Ethiopian refugees entering Eritrea, sources disclosed.
Reports indicate at least 374 Ethiopian refugees have entered Eritrea since the start of April. On average, around 250 Ethiopian refugees enter Eritrea each month, which annually amounts to 3,000 refugees.
This influx of refugees can be attributed to Ethiopia's deteriorating economy, which, according to the Ethiopian Government's own figures, has reached an inflation rate of 25%. Foreign reporters inside Ethiopia also observe daily long queues for basic food commodities such as cooking oil and sugar.
Reports also reveal 50 Ethiopian soldiers have defected to neighboring Kenya over the weekend, including two colonels by the name of Hayla Mariyam Kumsa Wakayo, and Gemechu Kebede Furgasahave. In a similar event, in 2006, hundreds of Ethiopian troops; along with two Ethiopian generals had defected to Eritrea.
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| Photo of 19 Ethiopian Refugees of the Tigray ethnic group who entered Eritrea a few days ago |
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