Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 65
65
Acknowledged
On 8 April US AID announced it was “providing more than $152 million in additional...
Conclusion
On 8 April US AID announced it was “providing more than $152 million in additional humanitarian assistance” to address “life-threatening hunger and acute malnutrition, as well as provide safe drinking water, urgently needed medical and health support, and shelter for some of the estimated one million people who have fled their homes.” US AID went on to say: The United States remains deeply concerned about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Tigray and the lack of sufficient humanitarian funding to address it. Large-scale assistance is urgently needed to prevent conditions in Tigray from worsening. The United States urges other donors to immediately increase their contributions to address Ethiopia’s critical humanitarian needs, and to help the most vulnerable people in the Tigray region.143 142 Q10 [Paul Turnbull] 143 US AID, United States announces more than $152 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people affected by Tigray crisis, 8 April 2021 26 The humanitarian situation in Tigray
Government response summary AI-generated
The government states it is working with partners to assess needs and identify gaps, has redirected some aid to the Tigray response, and continues to review its aid program and work with donors to support resource mobilisation.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government · verbatim extract
Acknowledged
Total UK support to the crisis is £47.7m since November 2020 and we keep our level of support under review. In addition to financial support the UK has been, and will remain, actively engaged in addressing the conflict through diplomatic and political channels.
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