Unfolding Humanitarian Crisis in Tigray
A dire situation is emerging in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, characterized by drought, failed crops, and lingering conflict aftermath. Satellite imagery reveals the extent of the crisis with dried-up reservoirs and farmlands. The impending food security crisis threatens over two million people, exacerbated by the critical planting season in July. The region’s population relies heavily on agriculture, with local farmers struggling due to water scarcity from the failed rains last year.
The struggle extends to displacement camps where families rely on aid as crops have yielded nothing. As images from camps near Shire reveal, tens of thousands face uncertainty and food scarcity, echoing concerns of malnutrition among children in hospitals. The looming crisis demands urgent attention to prevent a man-made catastrophe akin to past famines.