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Catholic Relief Services Convoy Attacked in Ethiopia

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In Short: A Catholic Relief Services humanitarian aid convoy was attacked in Tigray, Ethiopia, according to multiple reports.

A Catholic Relief Services (CRS) humanitarian aid convoy was attacked in Tigray, Ethiopia, according to reports from Addis Standard and The Pillar.

The attack occurred on a truck carrying 45.2 tons of food assistance to internally displaced people in Sheraro, a town in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray Region.

The convoy was operating under the Joint Emergency Operation Program (JEOP), a U.S. government-funded food assistance initiative.

The Eparchy of Adigrat, a jurisdiction of the Ethiopian Catholic Church, condemned the strike and called for the protection of humanitarian workers, supplies, and aid routes in accordance with international humanitarian law.

The U.S. government strongly condemned the attack, calling for a probe into the incident.

The Africa Bureau of the U.S. State Department urged all parties to ensure the safety of humanitarian operations.

The attack comes amid rising tensions between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front and Ethiopia’s federal government.

The Catholic Church in Ethiopia and international organizations have expressed concern over the safety of aid workers and the need for humanitarian access.

The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by humanitarian aid workers in conflict zones.

The attack on the CRS convoy underscores the risks faced by those providing essential assistance in regions affected by conflict.

The Eparchy of Adigrat reiterated its call for the protection of humanitarian workers and aid supplies.

The attack on the CRS convoy has drawn international attention and condemnation.

Background

What's confirmed

• A Catholic Relief Services (CRS) humanitarian aid convoy was attacked in Tigray, Ethiopia, according to reports from Addis Standard and The Pillar.
• The attack occurred on a truck carrying 45.2 tons of food assistance to internally displaced people in Sheraro, a town in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray Region.
• The convoy was operating under the Joint Emergency Operation Program (JEOP), a U.S. government-funded food assistance initiative.
• The Eparchy of Adigrat, a jurisdiction of the Ethiopian Catholic Church, condemned the strike and called for the protection of humanitarian workers, supplies, and aid routes in accordance with international humanitarian law.
• The U.S. government strongly condemned the attack, calling for a probe into the incident.
• The Africa Bureau of the U.S. State Department urged all parties to ensure the safety of humanitarian operations.
• The attack comes amid rising tensions between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front and Ethiopia’s federal government.
• The Catholic Church in Ethiopia and international organizations have expressed concern over the safety of aid workers and the need for humanitarian access.
• The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by humanitarian aid workers in conflict zones.
• The attack on the CRS convoy underscores the risks faced by those providing essential assistance in regions affected by conflict.
• The Eparchy of Adigrat reiterated its call for the protection of humanitarian workers and aid supplies.
• The attack on the CRS convoy has drawn international attention and condemnation.

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