Members of Governing Board Oversight Group of IFRC visit Tigray Region

Addis Ababa, July 7, 2023 (FBC) – The Members of the Governing Board Oversight Group of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) who are on a working visit in Ethiopia together with senior Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) officials and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) paid a visit to identify the extent of the humanitarian impact of the conflict in the northern part of the country.

During the visit to internally displaced people sites in Mekele and Adigrat, the team held discussions with people on the challenges they face particularly in getting food and health service.

Noting the solemnity of the damage in health institutions, education centers and ambulances, the committee emphasized the need for scaling up a multifaceted assistance. Thus, they vowed to work aggressively to save lives.

The team also took time to discuss with the Head of the Interim Regional Administration of Tigray, Getachew Reda.

Getachew at this juncture urged humanitarian actors to extend their splendid deeds in recovery & rehabilitation efforts.