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Dabba Selama and its surroundings. Courtesy of authors

May 30, 2023

Ethiopia: how a lucky village in Tigray survived the devastating war

Jan Nyssen, Ghent University; Biadgilgn Demissie, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB); Emnet Negash, Oregon State University; Hailemariam Meaza, Mekelle University; Sofie Annys, Ghent University; Tesfaalem Gebreyohannes, Mekelle University, and Zbelo Tesfamariam, Mekelle University

Even though the Tigray war front moved past Dabba Selama several times, the community suffered less than other nearby villages.

In north Ethiopia, farmers commonly use an ox-drawn single-tined plough called mahrasha. Photo by: Edwin Remsberg / VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

August 22, 2021

How Ethiopia’s conflict has affected farming in Tigray

Jan Nyssen, Ghent University; Emnet Negash, Ghent University, and Sofie Annys, Ghent University

Due to warfare, ploughing and planting was not timely in Tigray. This may lead to a second year with failed crops.

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