A week after fighting broke out between the Sudan Armed Forces and members of the Sudan People?s Liberation Movement (North) September 1st approximately, the volatile security situation in Sudan?s Blue Nile State continues to drive civilians out of their homes into exile in Ethiopia. Initially 4,000 refugees entering into Kurmuk, in western Ethiopia. This followed reports of renewed clashes in the Sudan side of Kurmuk. There are an estimated 20,000 plus Sudanese refugees who crossed into Ethiopia over the past week. The humanitarian needs are expected to increase as existing Government of Ethiopia (GoE/ARRA) and UNHCR camp capacity is overwhelmed. With hostilities escalating new camp sites have been identified and are under preparation in anticipation of increased caseloads.
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