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Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Fear of mass starvation
Jan 18, 2021
"Hundreds of thousands might starve to death" in Ethiopia's Tigray region, according to a government official quoted in a leaked copy of notes taken at a meeting of humanitarian workers.
The government-run Tigray Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) is assessing needs following the conflict there.
The federal government declared victory at the end of November.
But sporadic fighting has continued and the UN has described the humanitarian situation as "severe".
It added that " reports indicate that food is not available or is extremely limited in markets , posing increased risks of malnutrition".
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The ECC says that 4.5 million people need emergency food aid in Tigray, according to a figure quoted in a UN report . The population of Tigray is between 5-7 million. More than 500,000 have fled to neighbouring Sudan.
In a statement on Friday, the Ethiopia embassy in London said the authorities wanted to help those in need.
"The government of Ethiopia remains committed to working closely with its humanitarian and development partners to address any outstanding challenges that could hinder the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of humanitarian assistance to all affected populations," it said.
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