The Development Partners Group (DPG) and the Government of Ethiopia expressed commitment to further strengthen partnership by deepening dialogue and coordinating efforts to address existing and emerging challenges in Ethiopia.According to Ministry of F…
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UN Aid Chief to Ethiopia on Famine in Tigray: ‘Get Those Trucks Moving’
UNITED NATIONS — United Nations aid chief Martin Griffiths said on Tuesday he assumes famine has taken hold in Ethiopia’s Tigray where a nearly three-month long “de-facto blockade” has restricted aid deliveries to 10% of what is needed in the war-torn region. Griffiths told Reuters during an interview that his request was simple: “Get those […]
Peace Minister, In’l Humanitarian Partners Discuss Ongoing Humanitarian Aid Delivery Process
Peace Minister Muferihat Kamil has discussed with International Humanitarian partners about the ongoing humanitarian aid delivery process in the northern part of Ethiopia. During the discussion, they deliberated on gaps identified in reaching out to aid recipients in the Amhara and Afar regions and the immediate steps to be taken. According to a press release […]
CrisisInSight Weekly Picks, 29 September 2021
Ethiopia A de-facto blockade continues to hamper the movement of goods into Tigray, including food, commercial items, medical supplies, and fuel. Since 12 July, less than 11% of the trucks required to provide humanitarian response have been able to reach the region. Without sustained humanitarian assistance, critical needs are worsening, including food and nutrition. While […]
U.N. aid chief to Ethiopia on famine in Tigray: ‘Get those trucks moving’
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 28 (Reuters) – United Nations aid chief Martin Griffiths said on Tuesday he assumes famine has taken hold in Ethiopia’s Tigray where a nearly three-month long “de-facto blockade” has restricted aid deliveries to 10% of what is needed in the war-torn region. Griffiths told Reuters during an interview that his request was […]
Families of missing migrants, forced to search alone
Urgent support is needed for tens of thousands of missing migrant families who are often forced to rely on smugglers and other informal networks, to trace loved ones, the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) said on Wednesday. Despite human rights obligations, their perspectives are being ignored in government debates about safe migration. This results in persistent […]