Rising food shortages and mounting civilian and military casualties in one of the largest and most powerful African economies have prompted protests around the world. In stark contrast to the massive media coverage of the war in Ukraine, the conflict in Ethiopia has received little attention. Nations from around the world have poured resources into Ukraine as well, while millions of Ethiopian civilians are facing imminent death from starvation. Suffolk University student Christy Gebeyaw, also interviewed in Cambridge, said the war has deeply affected every citizen of the country. She encouraged local students to begin conversations about the war and the humanitarian crisis, pleading that they “spread awareness of the issues.”

Source: Ethiopian News May 26, 2022 11:02 UTC