Sudanese Refugees ⁤Face Perilous⁢ Journey from Ethiopia

Gedaref, Sudan – September 6, 2024 – Thousands​ of ⁤Sudanese refugees have embarked on a treacherous journey from Ethiopia, fleeing war and violence in their home country.

One refugee, S, recounts her harrowing experience, carrying her four-year-old child ⁢on her‍ back as they⁣ traveled over 90​ kilometers on foot. She suffered a foot ⁢injury but persevered, driven ‍by the desire to escape⁤ the dangers of the refugee camp.

On August 7,⁣ approximately 3,000 Sudanese refugees left the Olala Forest‌ in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, bound‌ for Sudan. The journey ⁣was marked by exhaustion,‌ hunger, and exposure to the elements.

Refugees reported encountering wild animals, insects, and mosquitoes, which posed‌ a significant threat to their⁢ safety. Many fell ‌ill, with over 55 cases of fainting and 100 people suffering from severe ⁣dehydration and fatigue.

Social researcher Amani Muhammad Abd highlights the psychological and social challenges faced by women and children ⁣who undertook ⁤this perilous journey. “The effects of this experience will be felt for a long time,⁣ and it is essential that we provide psychological intervention to support these individuals,” she emphasizes.

The humanitarian situation ​for Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia is dire, with reports of​ increased ⁣mortality rates, malnutrition, and miscarriages due to inadequate medical care and harsh living conditions.

Approximately 6,000 refugees, including 2,300 women and children, fled⁤ Sudan in mid-April due to the conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Aid Forces. They⁢ have been living in ⁣challenging conditions in the Olala ⁢Forest, Amhara Region, western ‍Ethiopia.

Key​ Statistics:

• 3,000 Sudanese ⁣refugees left the Olala Forest on August 7
• Over 55 cases of fainting reported during the journey
• 100 people suffered ‌from severe dehydration and fatigue
• 20 ​women miscarried due to inadequate medical ⁤care
• 6,000 ‌refugees, including ⁤2,300 women and children, fled Sudan in mid-April

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