Ethiopia continues to face critical humanitarian needs: UNFPA

ADDIS ABABA, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has said Ethiopia continued to face critical humanitarian needs primarily stemming from the intertwined impacts of intercommunal violence, disease outbreaks, conflicts, and the effects of climate change.

"In recent weeks, extreme weather events such as drought and floods have continued to cause extensive damage, including induced displacement, devastation of crops and livelihoods, leading to increased health and protection risks," the UNFPA said in its latest situation update issued Wednesday.