Clash between Ethiopian, Kenyan fishermen leaves around 22 missing

The Turkana community in Kenya and the Dassanech community in Ethiopia share economic activities such as herding and fishing. According to local authorities, 15 boats are missing.

Clash Between Ethiopian, Kenyan Fishermen Leaves Around 22 Missing

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22 people missing after deadly Turkana attack on Kenya-Ethiopia border

Officials are still unable to access the scene.

Clash between Ethiopian, Kenyan fishermen leaves around 22 missing

Around 22 people are missing after a border clash between Ethiopian and Kenyan fishermen, Kenyan police and government officials said.

Kenyan interior minister, Kipchumba Murkomen, said on Monday that the Government was collaborating with the Ethiopian authorities to find the missing people. Kenya highlighted a large contingent of security forces at the border with Ethiopia. Turkana County Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai said Sunday that fishermen from Ethiopia had clashed with Kenyan colleagues on the Omo River the day before. Local authorities said 15 boats are missing. The Turka…

Over 20 missing after violent clashes at Kenya-Ethiopia border

Kenya has intensified security along its border with Ethiopia after a violent clash left more than 20 people missing. Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen announced that authorities in both countries are working together to locate those unaccounted for. The violence erupted on Saturday along the Omo River, where Ethiopian fishermen clashed with their Kenyan counterparts, according to Turkana County Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai. Local officials re…