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UN: Famine is imminent in Ethiopia s embattled Tigray region
The U.N. humanitarian chief is warning that famine is imminent in Ethiopiaâs embattled Tigray region and the countryâs north and there is a risk that hundreds of thousands of people or more will die
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press
June 5, 2021, 6:01 AM
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UNITED NATIONS The U.N. humanitarian chief warned Friday that famine is imminent in Ethiopiaâs embattled Tigray region and the country s north and there is a risk that hundreds of thousands of people or more will die.
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With the unorganised sector being impacted due to the lockdown and the second wave-led restrictions further making the lives of daily wagers difficult due to continuing loss of income, there is rise in food poverty and hunger.
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