Fatal cross-border conflict: Over 30 dead on lake Turkana
As a result of the conflict between fishermen from Kenya and Ethiopia on Lake Turkana, more than 30 people have lost their lives. The authorities of both countries have confirmed this tragic event. The incident took place in Lopeimukat, near the mouth of the Omo River, where the border between these countries is located.
This past weekend saw violent clashes between Kenyan and Ethiopian fishermen on Lake Turkana, in northern Kenya. According to the authorities of both nations, at least 20 Kenyans and 13 Ethiopians died due to the conflict.
The conflict, which culminated in tragedy, occurred in Lopeimukat, near the mouth of the Omo River. Lake Turkana lies on the Kenyan-Ethiopian border, with the majority of the lake situated in Kenya.
Fishermen clash on Lake Turkana: 30 casualties
An armed group from the Ethiopian Dassanech tribe attacked Kenyan fishermen. "They were shooting at people fishing," said Julius Kavita, the county commissioner of Turkana.
According to Kenyan media, the attack was in retaliation for the earlier deaths of three Ethiopian fishermen, who Kenyan bandits reportedly shot.
The Kenyan Minister of Internal Affairs, Kipchumba Murkomen, stated on platform X that the events unfolded over the weekend. As of Tuesday, searches for the missing were still ongoing. The number of casualties may be higher. "Many bodies are scattered along the lake," said a local police officer, quoted by "Capital News".
Lake Turkana, also known as Lake Rudolf, is abundant in fish, which often leads to conflicts between fishermen from the two countries. Disputes over fishing boundaries are a major source of tension in the region.
