Hungry families cross into Kenya

More than 200 Ethiopian families camping at Dukana border town, Marsabit, are threatened with eviction by Kenyan authorities, who say Ethiopians migrating because of hunger have put stress on local resources and populations. According to Kenya media reports, Marsabit District Commissioner Joash Miyoma told local journalists in Marsabit town that while there was "sympathy" for hunger-stricken Ethiopians in the North Horr border region, there was only enough relief food to feed locals. He appealed to the Ethiopian government to take responsibility for the families. The Ethiopians have been given two weeks to leave voluntarily, or face forcible eviction by the Kenyan authorities. Locals have been warned against sharing food with migrating Ethiopians.