Ethiopia's Health Workers Strike Amid Global Crisis Fears
Health professionals in Ethiopia have been on strike since Tuesday, demanding better salaries and working conditions. Meanwhile, human rights groups are expressing concerns about potential US plans to send migrants and refugees to Libya. In Somalia, over 55,000 children are at risk of losing access to essential nutrition services due to reduced foreign aid. In Sudan, recent conflicts and attacks have displaced families and disrupted essential services, with over 638,000 people facing famine conditions.
In Ethiopia, health professionals are striking to protest their working conditions and salaries. The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has also revoked the legal status of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) for failing to meet national legislation requirements.
In Libya, human rights groups are worried about potential US plans to transport migrants and refugees to the country, where conditions are described as extremely dangerous and life-threatening.
In Somalia, a significant reduction in foreign aid threatens the access of over 55,000 children to essential nutrition services by June.
In Sudan, recent drone attacks and artillery fire have caused widespread disruption and suffering. At least 550 families have been displaced in Port Sudan, and a water tanker at a hospital in El-Fasher was hit, leaving approximately 1,000 critically ill patients without access to safe drinking water. A coalition of the South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF) and Agwelek militia has also taken control of New Fangak in Jonglei State. Drone strikes by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hit two power stations in Khartoum, causing significant fires and widespread power outages. The situation is dire, with more than 638,000 people facing famine conditions as the lean season approaches.
The ongoing strike by health professionals in Ethiopia highlights the need for improved working conditions and salaries for healthcare workers. The potential US plans to send migrants and refugees to Libya raise serious human rights concerns. In Somalia, the reduction in foreign aid threatens the lives of thousands of children. In Sudan, recent conflicts and attacks have caused widespread disruption and suffering, with over 638,000 people facing famine conditions. Urgent action is needed to address these crises and provide relief to those affected.
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