NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) — Catholic relief agencies in Ethiopia welcomed a move by the government to allow more access in Tigray, the semi-autonomous region in the north, where a military operation displaced millions and left an unspecified number of people dead. Seven international media organizations, including The New York Times, the BBC and Reuters, also were granted access. JRS is one of the agencies providing humanitarian assistance in the region, where half of the 6 million population is reportedly displaced. “The delivery of emergency support, including food and nonfood items, is crucial at the moment,” said Atsu. A spokesman for the U.S. bishops’ Catholic Relief Services, which is also delivering relief in Tigray, said the agency has been working with the government and local partners to distribute food and other relief items.

Source: Ethiopian News February 25, 2021 15:22 UTC