UNICEF has appealed for $31 million in relief to ease the suffering of over 4 million people during a severe drought in Ethiopia that threatens to impact millions more.Three consecutive failed rainy seasons have created severe drought in the country, heavily impacting lowland areas with a lack of clean water and destroying crops, which has led to increased food insecurity and skyrocketing malnutrition. UN: MORE THAN 100 FORMER AFGHAN TROOPS, OFFICIALS KILLED SINCE TALIBAN TAKEOVERThe spiraling situation may impact over 6.8 million people by mid-March.
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Women and children walk past animal carcasses in Sagalo village, Somali region, as strong wind blows dust all over the place. Cows, sheep, goats, camels, and donkeys perish as severe drought hits the region. The number of livestock dying of lack of food and water is staggering and increasing by the day. Children and their families are struggling to survive due to loss of livelihoods and exhausting comping mechanisms. Sagalo village, Korahe zone, Kebridahar woreda (district), Somali region, Ethiopia, 21 January 2022 ©UNICEF Ethiopia/2022/Mulugeta Ayene (UNICEF)Iman Magan, a mother from the Korahe zone in the Somali region, described the situation as “difficult.” TOP US DIPLOMAT IN UKRAINE PERFORMING SEVERAL BALANCING ACTS AT ONCE”My child is suffering and we are facing difficulties,” she said. “I left Gelile-el this morning and came to Debele. I came seeking a medication for my child.” UNICEF has appealed for the funds in addition to an already massive $351 million in overall humanitarian aid needed for the region. The further appeal would aim to ease the suffering of 2 million people in Afar, Oromia, and Somali regions of the country. BORIS JOHNSON UNDER FIRE: REPORT SLAMS ‘SERIOUS FAILURE’ OF UK GOVERNMENT LOCKDOWN PARTIESThe agency will work with local governments to overhaul local water infrastructure while providing water trucking, treatment for severely malnourished children and emergency education. Bashir Sheik Mohammed, UNICEF Ethiopia Nutrition Specialist, noted that the strategy aimed to “minimize unnecessary deaths among children.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP “It’s a critical integrated package of life saving with sanitation, promotion, treatment of acute malnutrition and treatment of common illnesses and including vaccinations,” Bashir said.
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