The Ethiopian government has issued a formal rebuttal to allegations circulating on social media regarding humanitarian conditions in the Tigray Region. In an official statement disseminated through the Ethiopian News Agency, the relevant Commission provided detailed evidence countering claims of neglected aid distribution at the Hitsats temporary shelter in the northwestern Asgede district.
The Commission’s comprehensive report clarified that internally displaced persons (IDPs) at the facility have in fact received “full and uninterrupted humanitarian food assistance” throughout the past year. Officials emphasized that social media narratives suggesting otherwise are “inaccurate and do not reflect the reality on the ground,” asserting that food distribution operations have maintained continuity without interruption.
Detailed statistics provided by the Commission demonstrate substantial aid delivery between September and December. Assistance reached 16,775 beneficiaries in September, expanding to 18,290 in October, before slightly decreasing to 17,813 in November and 14,413 in December. The four-month period saw a total of 14,413 displaced citizens receiving critical support at the Hitsats shelter, with additional recipients from neighboring facilities included in the overall figures.
The scale of humanitarian provision included 11,406 quintals of essential food commodities, comprising wheat, sorghum, pulses, and cooking oil. The total value of this assistance exceeded 257 million Ethiopian birr, equivalent to approximately $1.65 million USD, representing a significant investment in addressing food security needs among displaced populations.
The statement serves as both a public accountability measure and an effort to correct misinformation regarding humanitarian operations in post-conflict Tigray Region, where accurate information remains crucial for both domestic and international stakeholders.