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Ethiopia Faces Crisis: 21 Million Displaced Amid Aid Cuts

12/30/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Tigray conflict (2020–2022) displaced about three million people, including Shushay and her six children, now in an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp.
Despite aid from ShelterBox and other charities, international relief has fallen by 70% due to aid cuts, leaving many in dire conditions.
Ethiopia is now the second-largest refugee-hosting country in Africa, with 21 million affected.
Severe drought and disasters worsen insecurity and drive regional displacement.

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Story summary

The Tigray conflict (2020–2022) displaced about three million people, including Shushay and her six children, now in an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp.
Despite aid from ShelterBox and other charities, international relief has fallen by 70% due to aid cuts, leaving many in dire conditions.
Ethiopia is now the second-largest refugee-hosting country in Africa, with 21 million affected.
Severe drought and disasters worsen insecurity and drive regional displacement.