The Ethiopian government and the United Nations are engaged in discussions to urgently resume humanitarian aid and reform the humanitarian sector. During the meeting, the Ambassador provided an overview of the steps taken by the Ethiopian government to improve the provision of humanitarian aid in the country. However, the provision of food aid remains suspended since March 2023, as the World Food Programme (WFP) responded to alarming reports of widespread and systematic diversion of significant quantities of food meant for those in need. The newly appointed country coordinator has made it a top priority to resume food aid in Ethiopia while implementing innovative measures to combat aid diversion. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, both the federal government and the Tigray Interim Administration have launched separate investigations into the diversion of food aid.

Source: Ethiopian News September 02, 2023 18:29 UTC