
In early November 2020, civil conflict broke out in northern Ethiopia when Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ordered a military offensive in the Tigray region. A major humanitarian crisis has ensued. The United Nations has estimated that 2.3 million children have been cut off from desperately needed aid and humanitarian assistance. More than 1 million people have been internally displaced since the conflict started. There have been repeated attacks on humanitarian workers in Tigray. Consequently, many organisations have pulled out of the area, exacerbating the existing difficulties.
In 2020, Ethiopia experienced the worst locust invasion in decades, leading to diminished food security which in turn threatened the livelihoods of millions.