Drought, hunger and fighting leave Ethiopia in ‘very difficult humanitarian situation’ 

Amidst deteriorating levels of malnutrition and Ethiopia’s worst drought in 40 years, 17 million people are being targeted for humanitarian assistance, the UN spokesperson said on Wednesday. 

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Relief chief underlines need for urgent support as millions face drought in Horn of Africa

13 May 2022

Humanitarians continue to call for scaling up assistance in the Horn of Africa, where the worst drought in 40 years is affecting some 15 million people across Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia. 

Millions of children and families in Niger struggle as humanitarian needs mount – UNICEF

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Ethiopia: Humanitarian aid needed as situation deteriorates in Tigray

24 Nov 2021

With the dire humanitarian situation in Tigray, Ethiopia, continuing to deteriorate, it is critical to establish a regular flow of humanitarian aid into the region, the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday.