Ethiopian government declares ceasefire until end of farming season

The government declared a ceasefire in Tigre after rebels took the capital, Mukele. Despite this, months of conflict have led to a severe hunger crisis, with a UN report indicating that a significant portion of the population faces food shortages. The conflict has disrupted food production and infrastructure, with accusations of pillage and destruction by Eritrean and Ethiopian forces. Humanitarian aid is severely restricted, affecting over a million people. Dire predictions suggest worsening food conditions due to previous locust infestations and COVID-19 impacts, with thousands of children at risk of starvation.

What event led to the declaration of a ceasefire in the Tigre region?

• A natural disaster in the region

• The capture of the regional capital by rebel fighters

• A peace agreement between the government and rebels

• International pressure from the United Nations

What percentage of the Tigre population is facing a food catastrophe?

• 23%

• 4%

• 50%

• 34%

Which forces have been accused of pillaging and preventing farming in Tigre?

• UN peacekeeping forces

• Eritrean and Ethiopian forces

• International aid organizations

• Local police forces

What has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Tigre?

• Coordination between Eritrean and Ethiopian forces

• Increased rainfall and flooding

• A sudden economic boom

• A new outbreak of COVID-19

What previous challenges have worsened the food security situation in Tigre?

• COVID-19 and locust infestations

• Drought and wildfires

• Economic sanctions and trade embargoes

• Political elections and reforms