poverty
As conflict threatens East Africa, refugees find themselves running again
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· October 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway An organization supporting church planters in refugee camps has seen the impact of conflict on refugees, including those from Sudan in camps in South Sudan.
Renewed fighting between rebel groups and government forces has raised concerns about conflict spreading across borders. Rebel groups in the Tigray region are fighting against government forces, prompting accusations that neighboring countries are supporting the rebels. These countries have denied the claims.
Government forces have gained control of the capital, Mekelle, and the prime minister has been sworn in for a second term. An organization supporting church planters in refugee camps has seen the impact of conflict on refugees, including those from Sudan in camps in South Sudan.
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Category: poverty Published: October 6, 2026 Source: Mission Network News Reading time: 1 min
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