Ethiopia: Risk of wider humanitarian emergency as fighting breaks out in the north of the country
In early November, escalating tensions between the national government in Addis Ababa and the northern region of Tigray boiled over into armed clashes. While a telecommunications blackout makes it difficult to fully assess humanitarian needs, ICRC’s teams in Addis Ababa Mekelle, the capital of Tigray, are closely following developments and mobilising staff and medical supplies. The fighting […]