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Famine and Forced Relocations in Ethiopia 1984-1986

The "Famine and Forced Relocations in Ethiopia 1984-1986" case study is describing the difficulties and dilemmas met by MSF during the famine that decimated the Ethiopian population in 1984-1985. This famine triggered an unprecedented humanitarian mobilisation and huge media attention. But the Ethiopian regime at the time also used the international aid as a bait to attract the populations and forcibly resettle them in appalling conditions.

In this context: what should have been done when it appeared that aid was being used against the population for whom it was intended? Could MSF's denunciation have endangered international aid operations in Ethiopia? By taking such positions, could MSF put its own existence and, thus, its other activities at risk?

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To cite this content :
Laurence Binet, “Famine and Forced Relocations in Ethiopia 1984-1986”, 13 novembre 2013, URL : https://msf-crash.org/en/humanitarian-actors-and-practices/famine-and-forced-relocations-ethiopia-1984-1986

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