UN fears repeat of 1984 Ethiopian famine (BBC)
Posted: 04 Jun 2021, 17:25
The United Nations is warning of a repeat of Ethiopia's devastating 1984 famine, and is calling for an immediate ceasefire in the northern region of Tigray.
Mark Lowcock, the world body's humanitarian chief, told the BBC that hundreds of thousands of people were already experiencing famine conditions in Tigray after months of conflict.
Mr Lowcock called on the "men with guns" and their political masters to allow full access for aid workers.
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Mark Lowcock, the world body's humanitarian chief, told the BBC that hundreds of thousands of people were already experiencing famine conditions in Tigray after months of conflict.
Mr Lowcock called on the "men with guns" and their political masters to allow full access for aid workers.
Continue reading https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live