Lake Turkana conflict leaves over 30 dead in brutal clash
As a result of the conflict between fishermen from Kenya and Ethiopia on Lake Turkana, more than 30 people have died. The authorities of both countries have confirmed the tragic reports. The incident occurred in Lopeimukat, near the mouth of the Omo River, where the border between these countries lies.
This past weekend, there were bloody clashes between Kenyan and Ethiopian fishermen on Lake Turkana, in northern Kenya. According to the authorities of both countries, at least 20 Kenyans and 13 Ethiopians died as a result of the conflict.
The conflict, which ended in tragedy, took place in Lopeimukat, near the mouth of the Omo River. Lake Turkana lies on the Kenyan-Ethiopian border, with the majority of the lake belonging to 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 death of three Ethiopian fishermen. They were reportedly shot by Kenyan bandits.
The Kenyan Minister of Internal Affairs, Kipchumba Murkomen, stated on platform X that the events took place over the weekend. As of Tuesday, searches for the missing were still underway. The number of casualties may be higher. "Many bodies are scattered along the lake," said a local police officer, as quoted by "Capital News".
Lake Turkana, also known as Lake Rudolf, is rich in fish, which often leads to conflicts between fishermen from the two countries. Disputes over fishing boundaries are one of the main reasons for tensions in the region.
