The United Nations has issued a stark warning about a rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia, driven by an El Niño-induced drought. Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, highlighted during a press briefing the devastating impact on several key regions, including Afar, Amhara, Tigray, Oromia, as well as Southern and South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region.
Communities are grappling with severe water shortages, dried pastures, and significantly reduced harvests, leading to widespread food insecurity and rising malnutrition rates. The crisis affects millions of lives, encompassing both human beings and livestock, exacerbating poverty and instability in the region.
The UN is calling for urgent international assistance to mitigate the effects of the drought and support the affected populations in Ethiopia.
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UN warns of impending drought-induced humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia
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