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U.S. suspends food aid to Ethiopia because of diversions

According to a spokesperson from the United States' aid agency, USAID, food assistance to Ethiopia has been temporarily halted due to a "widespread and coordinated campaign." This campaign has led to the diversion of donations meant for individuals in need.

Reuters AFRICA
Published June 08,2023 03:37 PM
Updated June 08,2023 03:41 PM
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U.S. SUSPENDS FOOD AID TO ETHIOPIA BECAUSE OF DIVERSIONS
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits a U.N. Logistics Center Warehouse in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia March 15, 2023. (REUTERS File Photo)

The United States' aid agency has suspended food assistance to Ethiopia because of a "widespread and coordinated campaign" that has diverted donations from people in need, a USAID spokesperson said on Thursday.