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Gambella Snapshot: US Aid to Ethiopia Supports Forced Relocations for Land Grabs

Ethiopia is forcibly relocating 70,000 people from Gambella to make fertile land available for foreign investment in agriculture--aggravating current hunger while laying the groundwork for future famine in Ethiopia, as people are losing their livelihoods and being moved to areas where they cannot readily feed themselves. 

Learn more on the Ethiopia country overview page and Land Deals in Africa Special Investigation Phase Two: Understanding How Land Deals Contribute to Famine and Conflict in Africa