- As many as 400 people have reportedly starved to death in Ethiopia over the past six months due to drought and conflict.
- The situation in Tigray is particularly dire, with regional officials warning of a humanitarian catastrophe.
- The Ethiopian central government denies any hunger-related deaths, despite evidence to the contrary.
- Food security in the region is worsening, with the UN’s World Food Program expressing concern.
- Drought has killed crops and livestock, severely impacting farmers and leading to increased cases of malnutrition.
- In March 2023, food aid was halted due to a scheme by Ethiopian officials to steal humanitarian grain, but has since resumed with new delivery mechanisms.
- Only 14% of the over 3 million targeted individuals have received food aid so far.
- One in six of Ethiopia’s 120 million population need food aid due to drought, conflict, and rising inflation.
- The World Food Program urgently requires additional funding to continue providing assistance.
- Amhara, Ethiopia’s second-largest province, is under a state of emergency with ongoing military conflicts.
- Advocacy groups call for international actions including targeted sanctions and independent investigations into the conflicts and humanitarian issues.
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