Famine in northern Ethiopia (2020–present)

The famine in northern Ethiopia began in late 2020 and is still happening today affects the regions of Tigray, Amhara, and Afar. The famine started during the Tigray War and became worse due to conflict, drought, and blocked aid.

The famine happened because the war forced many people to leave their homes and farms. Crops were destroyed, and people could not grow food. Fighting made it hard for help and supplies to reach the people who needed them. At the same time, there was a very bad drought, which made it even harder to grow crops. Other problems, such as inflation and locust swarms, also made food more expensive and hard to find.

This crisis has caused a lot of suffering. Millions of people do not have enough food to eat. By early 2022, experts said that between 150,000 and 200,000 people had died from hunger or hunger-related problems. In July 2022, the United States said that about 900,000 people in Tigray were already living in famine conditions. In 2023, almost 400 people died from hunger in Tigray and Amhara over just six months.

Many aid groups, like the United Nations and the Red Cross, tried to send food and medicine to the people. However, roads were blocked and some areas were not safe to enter. In some cases, the government or military did not allow help to go through. After pressure from the international community, some food aid was allowed into the region.

Today, the famine is still a very serious problem. Many people in remote areas still cannot get the help they need. Drought has continued, and farming is still very difficult. The famine in northern Ethiopia is one of the worst food crises in East Africa in recent years. It shows how war, climate change, and politics can all come together to cause great harm.

Aid groups continue to work to help the people, and countries around the world have sent money and support. But many experts say that more help is still needed to stop the hunger and save lives.

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