Agriculture
FEWS NET Warns Food Security at Risk Amid Resurgent Conflict and Drought
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AI SUMMARY
FEWS NET warns that food security in Ethiopia will deteriorate if recent conflicts in the Tigray, Amhara, and Afar regions continue, compounded by drought affecting national Meher harvests.
- The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) warned that food security will deteriorate if recent conflicts in parts of Tigray, Amhara, and Afar continue or escalate.
- Conflict may hinder timely crop harvesting and disrupt markets, transportation, and supply chains.
- National Meher harvest yields are projected to fall below average due to drought in the northern and eastern parts of the country.
- Significant reductions in agricultural output are expected in the Tigray, Amhara, and Oromia regions.
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