The United Nations food relief agency is investigating the theft of food aid from lifesaving humanitarian operations in Ethiopia, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press. He adds that it “is therefore imperative that immediate actions be taken to curb ... the misappropriation and diversion of humanitarian food” in the country. The aid workers spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. One of the aid workers said it was supplied by USAID and due to be distributed by partners. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced USD 331 million in funding for aid agencies working in Ethiopia during a trip to the country last month.

Source: Ethiopian News April 11, 2023 09:06 UTC