Event - Responding to the Humanitarian Situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
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Title
Responding to the Humanitarian Situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
Organizer
Chatham House
Type
Online Seminars
Focus
- Humanitarian Energy
Language
English
Start
2021/02/10 16:00 London
End
2021/02/10 17:00 London
Country
- Worldwide
Venue
Online Seminar
URL
Description
Conflict in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, which began in November 2020, has brought about a security and humanitarian crisis that has seen civilian killings, mass displacement and escalating food insecurity, with 56,000 Ethiopian refugees fleeing to neighbouring Sudan. An emergency coordination system has been instituted by the Federal Government alongside humanitarian organisations, to assess and deliver food, non-food items and medical supplies. However, continuing physical and food insecurity remain serious challenges, while restrictions on humanitarian access and communication networks in parts of Tigray persist, with reports of ongoing military activity.
At this event, Sir Mark Lowcock will discuss the current humanitarian situation in Tigray, including the level of need and main challenges to providing assistance. He will also discuss the priorities for international and regional partners in supporting relief efforts, civilian protection and reconstruction, in coordination with national and local-level actors.
