Hunger in Tigray pushing women and girls into sex work

In the absence of aid and banking, people in Tigray had been largely relying on money from family and friends, but restrictions have been imposed. Photograph: Handout

Hunger in the besieged region of Tigray is pushing people to increasingly desperate measures as the authorities are systematically blocking and confiscating remittances needed by millions of people.

Banking services and all communications have been cut off to the state by the Ethiopian administration since last year, with 6 million people denied access to their own money.