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-====== Humanitarian Crisis in the Tigray War ======
-==== Overview ====
-The Tigray War that started in November 2020, has led to one of the most
-devastating humanitarian crises in history. The conflict between the Ethiopian
-government, Eritrean forces, and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has
-led to widespread destruction, displacement, and severe human suffering. The
-war left millions in need of urgent aid but unable to receive any, and the war had
-led to approximately 162 000 to 378 000 deaths, with the death toll being
-reported to be as high as 600 000.
-==== Malnutrition and Health Crisis ====
-After the war the people in Tigray had severe malnutrition as access to food and
-medical care was disrupted. It was reported that nearly one out of seven children
-in the region faced acute malnutrition. In areas like Enderta, Abi Adi, and Shire,
-malnutrition rates were very high, with 16.6% of children severely affected.
-Healthcare infrastructure was also destroyed, and there was no access to
-medical supplies, leading to people unable to get treatment.
-Not only were there food disruptions, but the water supply was cut off too. The
-Tigray Regional Water Bureau reported that only very few villages had access to
-water, leading to high risks of outbreaks of waterborne diseases.
-Blockades and Aid Access
-Despite efforts by the UN and international organizations to deliver food and
-medical supplies, the Ethiopian government had blocked off the region for
-months, preventing people from receiving help. Only about 900 000 people had
-received food aid, and most people were left to suffer. By late 2021, a shocking
-.5 million people did not have access to food. To make things worse, the
-government were accused of looting and preventing civilians from getting access
-to humanitarian aid.
-Even after the ceasefire in 2022, humanitarian aid still could not be given as
-there were fuel shortages preventing transportation of goods. The World Food
-Programme had reported that fuel meant for humanitarian deliveries had been
-stolen by Tigray forces, stalling relief efforts.
-==== Displacement and Refugee Crisis ====
-By December 2020, more than a million people were forced to leave their homes
-in Ethiopia, and thousands more had to seek refuge in Sudan. These refugees
-had to face great dangers like abduction due to human traffickers.
-Many Tigrayans were also reported to have been kidnapped, tortured, and transported
-to Libya, where they faced terrible conditions, causing many to die. Eritrean
-refugees also suffered in Tigray’s camps, where there was barely any food and
-supplies.
-The UN reported that approximately 100 000 Eritrean refugees were
-facing shortages, and in February 2021, 20 000 refugees had gone missing.
-==== Ongoing Suffering ====
-The government’s refusal to allow humanitarian aid has led to the suffering of the
-people in Tigray, and as the conflict persists, millions of Ethiopians are still
-suffering from the lack of basic needs, leading to long term impacts on their health and livelihoods
-==== Sources: ====
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tigray_war#Humanitarian_crisis