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There have been many reports from the UN stating that Ethiopian migrants who previously resided in Sudan are being forced to return to their home country due to the civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) ad the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It has been found that the migrants who have been forced to leave have traveled from the entry points in Amhara and Benishangul-Gumuz regions to various locations in Tigray, while they attempt to avoid conflict zones within the Amhara region. According to the latest update, 57,568 Ethiopians had crossed the border as of August 7, 2024. Out of these individuals, 11,771 people were identified as previously registered refugees in Sudan, not being classified as Ethiopian refugee returnees. Lots of necessary needs such as shelter, clothing, and cash assistance are being addressed by the UN agency.
Hundreds of former Ethiopian peacekeepers, who had been stationed along the border between Sudan and South Sudan, were experiences many security concerns due to the growing conflicts in the region. A local human rights organization, Human Rights First Ethiopia, has issued urgent calls for the protection and relocation of the Tigrayan refugees as well as former UN peakerkepper facing security issues in the eastern regions of Sudan. These alerts have emerged as fighting between Sudanese forces spread to areas near the refugee camps. In addition, there have been an influx of migration as thousands of young individuals travel from Tigray to the Arabian Peninsula seeking food security and employment opportunities.
Overall, due to recent unrest within Sudan and Somalia, thousands of refugees have been forced to flee to Ethiopia seeking humanitarian aid and assistance. This influx of forcibly displaced individuals in Ethiopia has been tallied over 140,000 Somalis and Sudanese since early 2023. This goes to show how prolonged violence in one country can greatly impact a neighboring countries as refugees take a toll on the economy and the resources a government can provide.