Food insecurity in the Somali region of Ethiopia has worsened, putting 700,000 people on the verge of starvation, according to Oxfam International. Much of Ethiopia is now in the midst of its lean season, and some people at risk have not received any food distributions since May. About two months ago, Ethiopia had 32,000 cases, Agrawal said, nearly all in the Somali region. The worst affected zones in Ethiopia’s Somali region are Dollo, Korahe, Afder and Jarar. Although the southern Somali region is the hardest hit, the southern Oromia region and the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region are also experiencing high levels of food insecurity.

Source: Ethiopian News August 15, 2017 16:07 UTC