- No humanitarian supplies have arrived into Tigray since 18 October.
- Movement of humanitarian workers in and out of Tigray by road has been denied since 28 October, while movement within Amhara and Afar regions is restricted.
- Lack of fuel significantly reduced life-saving operations in Northern Ethiopia, including water trucking, food distribution, nutrition, health and protection services.
- Only nine of 46 WASH partners were able to operate during the reporting period in Tigray, and at reduced capacity.
- Only 20,000 people received food assistance in Amhara during the reporting period due to access constraints.
Situation Overview
The humanitarian situation in Northern Ethiopia is rapidly deteriorating, with severe impact on civilians, and ongoing fighting in multiple locations in North Gonder, Wag Hemra, North and South Wello zones reportedly leading to large-scale displacement and preventing the delivery of humanitarian assistance.
Hostilities also continued in Tigray Region. On 28 October, two airstrikes were carried out in Mekelle, killing six people, including at least two women and two children, according to hospital officials and records. Twenty-four people (12 women), including seven children (three girls) were also injured. At least nine houses were destroyed or severely damaged.
The restrictions imposed on the delivery of humanitarian supplies into Tigray via the only route through Afar (Semera-Abala-Mekelle) is still in place. Since 18 October, no convoy movement of trucks with humanitarian supplies have moved into Tigray. Some369 trucks are on hold in Semera, pending authorization from the authorities to proceed. Overall, 1,114 or 15 per cent of the trucks needed have entered the region since 12 July. An estimated 100 trucks with food, non-food items, and fuel must enter Tigray daily to meet critical humanitarian needs.
Similarly, fuel needed for the humanitarian response has not entered Tigray since early August. Sixteen fuel tankers (45,000 liters/each) in Semera are waiting for permission to move. Only 12 trucks of fuel (approximately 282,000 liters) entered the region since 12 July. This is enough to carry out humanitarian operations for one week only.
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