Thousands of foreigners cross into Ethiopia from Sudan

Thousands of people of more than 20 nationalities have crossed the border into Ethiopia, fleeing from the violence in neighbouring Sudan, the authorities have told the BBC.

Gizachew Muluneh, spokesperson of the Amhara region in the north-western part of the country which borders Sudan, has told the BBC that in addition to Sudanese and Ethiopian nationals, people from Turkey and Yemen are among those who have arrived.

Temporary shelters and food were being provided for those arriving, Mr Gizachew added.

A statement by a district near the border said more than 15 buses a day carrying people - including children - were arriving from Sudan.

According to reports by Turkish media, 1,600 Turkish citizens had so far been transported to Ethiopia, 189 of whom had been flown to Istanbul.

This article originally appeared on BBC News

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