Friday, 15 October 2021

UK announces extra £29m of humanitarian aid for Ethiopia

Fears grow over effect of government blockade on worsening food, water and energy situation The UK has announced an extra £29m of humanitarian aid to people affected by the deepening conflict in northern Ethiopia, as the foreign secretary, Liz Truss, reviews what kind of further pressure can be placed on the new Ethiopian government to open up badly needed humanitarian corridors. The UK has provided more than £75m to alleviate the risk of famine – making it the second largest aid donor to Ethiopia – but officials acknowledge the de facto government blockade of Tigray is deepening the crisis. Continue reading...
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