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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Report: Hunger kills hundreds of kids in Ethiopia's Tigray

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At least 1,900 children under 5 have died from malnutrition in Ethiopia’s embattled Tigray region in the past year, according to a study conducted by regional health officials and seen by The Associated Press.

The deaths were recorded at health facilities across Tigray between June last year and April 1. Western Tigray, which is under the control of forces from the neighboring Amhara region, was not included in the survey.

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