40,000 flee Ethiopian conflict into Marsabit County

A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Moyale as thousands flee escalating conflict in Ethiopia and cross into Kenya in search of safety. Marsabit Governor Mohamud Mohamed says an estimated 40,000 people have crossed the border and settled in various parts of the vast county. With the numbers expected to rise in the coming days, the county government and the Kenya Red Cross are sounding the alarm, calling for urgent intervention to meet the growing humanitarian needs.