Ethiopian refugees in Sudan

[4][5] Over the years, Ethiopians have continued to flee to Sudan for various reasons, including escaping political persecution, guerrilla warfare, and military conscription.

[2] Some have crossed the border seeking to reunite with family members, while others have moved in search of employment opportunities or to participate in integration programs designed to help them establish their own businesses and livelihoods.

[4] Additionally, widespread famine in Ethiopia and political issues related to the Tigray People's Liberation Front prompted a significant number of Ethiopian refugees to seek safety in Sudan in 1984.

[7] The tensions between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front have forced thousands to flee, with an expected influx of 200,000 refugees over six months.

[12] An outbreak of Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infections was reported among Ethiopian refugees in humanitarian camps in Gedaref State, Sudan, exacerbated by poor sanitation and hygiene conditions.