‘They were shot by soldiers coming home from school’

The Government has pledged an extra €2m to assist South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia, following a renewed intensity of violence there.

NGOs and civilians have been bracing themselves for the outbreak, following a temporary lull in hostilities; triggered only because of difficulties in mobilising militants and troops during the country’s heavy rainy season.

Minister of state Seán Sherlock made the announcement in Ethiopia during President Michael D Higgins’ three-week State visit to Africa which started on Sunday, taking in Malawi and South Africa also.