Ethopia: Access restrictions by ‘local militia’ deepen humanitarian crisis for 77,000 in Bugna and Lasta districts: Report

Addis Abeba– Access restrictions imposed by “local militia” in Bugna and Lasta districts, North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, have exacerbated an already dire humanitarian crisis affecting 77,000 people, including 10,000 displaced, according to a report by the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO).

The report noted that “telecommunications and banking systems are not functional, and government structures have been absent for three months.” It further stated, “The lack of humanitarian…