Hunger kills hundreds after US and UN pause food aid to Ethiopia's Tigray region, officials say (apnews.com)

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Local officials and researchers say hunger has killed at least 700 people in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region in recent weeks after the United States and United Nations suspended food aid.

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[-] Drusas@kbin.social 6 points 2 years ago

These governments stopped sending food aid because of local corruption, not their own corruption. The food was being stolen and sold for profit instead of going to those who are starving.

[-] DessertStorms@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago

Yes, local government corruption, who are diverting (stealing) the aid to the military or to market to be sold for massive profit, rather than to the civilians who need it.

[-] livus@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Worth noting the US had other sanctions against Ethiopia in place but is easing some non-food restrictions.

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