Ethiopia has banned international adoptions in an effort to safeguard children from potential abuse. The East African country is one of the biggest sources for adoptions to the U.S., according to State Department figures. Adoptions from Ethiopia seem to have gained popularity over the years, with celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Mary-Louise Parker adopting from the country, the Associated Press reports. The case sparked outcry and debate in the country, with authorities reducing foreign adoptions that year by 90%, Associated Press reports. In 2016, Denmark banned adoptions from Ethiopia over the country’s adoption system and a lack of information on the origins of children.

Source: Ethiopian News January 11, 2018 08:08 UTC