Addis Ababa — The humanitarian truce declared by the Government of Ethiopia is helping to maximize all opportunities in the flow of assistance commodities to conflict affected areas, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia Catherine Sozi told Ethiopian News Agency. "We are grateful that we have been given more space," the coordinator said, adding that "the humanitarian truce means we are able to increase humanitarian assistance into Tigray." The Government of Ethiopia declared indefinite humanitarian truce in March 2022 to expedite the provision of humanitarian aid for the needy people in Tigray region in particular. The coordinator, however, noted that the declaration of the humanitarian truce has been enormously creating opportunities for unimpeded flow of assistance. "So, the humanitarian truce for us was very welcome and we have been using all opportunities to increase the flow of assistance commodities... .

Source: Ethiopian News May 27, 2022 06:30 UTC