Authorities in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region are warning of an impending famine, with the interim president asserting that at least 90% of the populace is at risk of starvation. The situation is attributed to the aftermath of the war that ended over a year ago, compounded by ongoing drought and obstacles in aid delivery. Despite counterclaims from the Ethiopian government that the crisis is exaggerated, the UN and US have resumed aid with improved monitoring to address the dire need.
- Interim President of Tigray, Gachu Reda, warns that 90% of Tigrayans are at risk of starvation.
- The crisis is linked to the aftermath of the recent conflict, drought conditions, and lack of aid.
- Ethiopian government in Addis Ababa suggests that the severity of the situation is overstated.
- The UN and the US had previously suspended aid due to allegations of theft but plan to resume with better monitoring.
- More than 1,400 people have reportedly starved to death since aid suspension.
- A local administrator in Atsby district has declared a state of emergency, with 85% of residents having scant food supplies.
- Journalist Samuel Gachu reports from Tigray on the dire conditions and the need for international support.
- There are concerns that the famine could be comparable to the catastrophic famine Ethiopia experienced in 1984-1985.
- Despite a peace deal to end the war, there seems to be divergent views from Tigray regional authorities and the federal government regarding the severity of the famine.
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