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to the brink of starvation. the ethiopian government has denied allegations that it s been blocking aid getting through. the un world food programme says it s operating but access is still difficult as courtney bembridge reports. cheering and chanting. an extraordinary moment after months of brutal conflict. cheering. horns blare. celebrations on the streets of tigray s capital mekelle after rebel fighters took over the city. they ve declared victory over the government troops but eight months of fighting has left its mark. more than 400,000 people are estimated to have crossed the threshold into famine and another 1.8 million people are on the brink of famine. some are suggesting that the numbers are even higher. 33,000 children are severely malnourished. and moreover, the food insecurity crisis will continue to worsen during the impending rainy season. this will also make it harder a key bridge used to get humanitarian aid into the area

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