the TPLF and OLF-Shene as terrorist organisations at the start of May, while the general election in six days time will further exacerbate the situation. This document provides an analysis of the current situation in Ethiopia and the implications for aid organisations working there. SUMMARY The UN has stated that famine is now prevalent in […]
Day: June 16, 2021
Increasing support to combat hunger crisis in Tigray
‘I am deeply concerned about the many civilians who are affected by the steadily worsening hunger crisis in Tigray. Norway will increase its humanitarian aid to Tigray by NOK 20 million, bringing the total up to roughly NOK 130 million,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide. After more than six months of armed […]
The impact of COVID-19 on refugees and migrants in Somaliland – MMC Research Report, June 2021
On 25 March 2020, the Somaliland government confirmed its first two cases of coronavirus. This triggered a quick succession of regulations that closed air, land and sea ports of entry, and led to the closure of most public spaces including mosques, schools, and restaurants. At the same time, other governments across East Africa implemented strict […]
Aid in Danger Bi-Weekly News Brief, 19 May – 01 June 2021
01 January-20 April 2021 Aid Worker KKA is now available on our website or HDX. Insecurity Insight continuously updates data on aid workers killed, kidnapped or arrested (KKA). Updated data includes new and historic reports identified in open-sources and verified security incidents submitted by Aid in Danger partner agencies. Source: Insecurity Insight
Canada contributes over CAD 22 million for FAO’s COVID-19 response
FAO to boost the food security and livelihoods of vulnerable communities in Africa and Latin America 16 June 2021, Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcomes a CAD 22.4 million (USD 17.7 million) contribution from Canada to boost the food security and livelihoods of vulnerable communities – especially women, […]
Q&A: ‘Why do people have to die before a famine is declared?’
Famine — driven by conflict and fueled by climate shocks and the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic — could soon become a reality for millions of people. Below, the World Food Programme’s acting director of nutrition, Allison Oman Lawi, explains what famine is — and spells out the urgent need for action to […]