Massive Food Aid Theft in Ethiopia Leads US, UN to Halt Relief as Millions Face Starvation

Millions of Ethiopians are without food aid due to the suspension of programs by the US and UN, who aim to prevent further theft and ensure aid reaches intended recipients.
The aid suspension was triggered by revelations of widespread theft of food aid involving Ethiopian government officials.
The US and UN want to limit the Ethiopian government's role in aid distribution and implement third-party monitoring and biometric registration to prevent theft.
The aid suspension has already led to starvation deaths in Ethiopia's Tigray region, with fears of mass starvation if aid is not restored quickly.
Aid to Tigray is unlikely to resume before July, leaving millions in danger in the meantime.