Drone Strikes on Ethiopian IDP Camp Kill 14, Injure 22

On October 30, multiple drone strikes targeted the Hayiq Jari 2 Turk displacement camp in Ethiopia's Amhara region, resulting in at least 14 fatalities, including children, pregnant women, and students. The attack occurred on Thursday, with residents reporting that four drone strikes hit the camp in quick succession.

Witnesses indicated that two additional victims died while receiving medical treatment, potentially raising the death toll to 16. The strikes caused significant panic among displaced families, many of whom fled their shelters to escape the explosions.

Over 20 shelters were reported to have caught fire, leaving several families homeless and separating children from their relatives. The injured were taken to Hayiq Hospital, while those needing specialized care were transferred to Dessie Hospital.

The incident has heightened concerns regarding the safety of civilians in displacement camps amid ongoing violence in the region.