OCHA Chief expresses concern over theft of fuel by TPLF from WFP Warehouse

Addis Ababa, August 26, 2022 (FBC) – Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, expressed his concern on terrorist TPLF robbery of WFP warehouse in Mekelle.

The chief said that the fuel in the warehouse of the World Food Program was enough to provide humanitarian assistance services to citizens in crisis.

“These supplies – 12 tankers carrying over 570,000 liters of fuel – were meant to help the UN and its partners bring humanitarian supplies to people who badly need assistance. Without them, people will be left without food, nutrition supplements, medicines and other essential items. At a time when malnutrition and food insecurity are rising, the consequences can be dire.”

The official pointed out on twitter that the robbery of the oil can cause serious problems at a time when food insecurity is increasing, expressing his concern, “Disturbed to learn of the forcible removal of fuel tankers from WFP’s warehouse in Mekelle, and these supplies were meant to help people in desperate need.”

He also emphasized that humanitarian aid supplies should be protected throughout Ethiopia and humanitarian aid to citizens should not be hindered.