The Intelligence from The Economist Food haul: aid trickles into Tigray
Apr 14, 2022
Tom Gardner, Addis Ababa correspondent for The Economist, sheds light on the dire humanitarian crisis in Tigray, Ethiopia, where a fragile truce has not improved aid delivery. He delves into the political complexities hindering assistance despite a ceasefire. The conversation also touches on the staggering reconstruction costs in Ukraine following the invasion and highlights an unexpected Marmite shortage in South Africa caused by COVID-19 restrictions. Gardner's insights reveal both the urgent needs and the intricate challenges of aid in conflict zones.
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Limited Aid Reaching Tigray
- Only 20 aid trucks reached Tigray initially, despite ceasefire.
- The famine is worsening in the region due to lack of sustained aid.
Standoff Over Aid Delivery
- Aid workers need security clearances from Afar regional authorities.
- Locals in Afar, affected by TPLF attacks, demand aid for their region first.
Ceasefire Ambiguity
- The ceasefire lacks clear terms, causing a standoff between TPLF and the government.
- The TPLF demands sustained aid flow before troop withdrawal from Afar.