Save the Children: 5,000 Children Remain Separated From Parents In Ethiopia

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Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 1:54pm

By Ciara Noble @niaracoble

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Campaigners say over 5,000 children remain separated from their parents in Ethiopia, due to conflict in Tigray.

'Save the Children' note in the 6 months since discord int he region began, many families have had to flee the country, or risk death.

The charity says many under-18s are now living in overcrowded rooms, putting them at higher risk of physical and sexual violence.

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