Trócaire campaign to focus on drought-stricken Ethiopia

This year's annual Lenten Trócaire campaign will focus on the African nation of Ethiopia, where a famine claimed half a million lives 20 years ago.

Trócaire campaign to focus on drought-stricken Ethiopia
Tue, 08 Feb, 2005 - 12:37

This year's annual Lenten Trócaire campaign will focus on the African nation of Ethiopia, where a famine claimed half a million lives 20 years ago.

The Irish aid agency has warned that drought will leave an estimated seven million Ethiopians needing food aid this year.

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