EU Allocates €61 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Ethiopia Amidst Deteriorating Situation

The European Union is providing €61 million in humanitarian funding to Ethiopia to assist vulnerable populations affected by a rapidly deteriorating situation. This includes renewed conflict in Northern Ethiopia, displacement, disease outbreaks, and climate-related hazards, such as the impact of El Niño. The EU has called for immediate de-escalation, protection of civilians, and unimpeded humanitarian access to address the high humanitarian needs across various regions of the country.