Ethiopia denies aid is diverted to the military

THE letter from David O’Kane (‘Aid to Ethiopia should have strings attached,’ Irish Examiner, May 18) was misleading in several respects.
Ethiopia denies aid is diverted to the military
Sat, 21 May, 2005 - 01:00

Firstly, it does not make clear it was Eritrea that invaded Ethiopia in May 1998, killing civilians and forcing many thousands from their homes and land.

Secondly, the boundary commission has not demarcated the disputed border region.

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