Ethiopia: Drought Could Kill Livestock, Starve Irob Community

Addis Abeba — A worsening shortage of rainfall is putting the livelihoods of the Irob community in eastern Tigray at growing risk, local authorities warn. The prolonged dry conditions could lead to livestock deaths, disease, and starvation, according to officials in the region. The Irob, a minority group, depend heavily on herding and farming. With rains failing, their animals face a lack of pasture and water. Authorities say the situation is deteriorating, raising fears of a humanitarian crisis. No immediate relief measures have been announced.