Wary of Ethiopian villagisation

News September 06, 2012

A consultant's report concludes that Ethiopia’s plan to resettle 1.5 million nomadic people in formalised villages has triggered considerable social and ecological disruption. It recommends that Finland step in to limit the damages.

Model *tukul* (hut) in a new settlement. Photo: Human Rights Watch

Photo: Human Rights WatchVillagisation. Model tukul (hut) in a new settlement.

Photo: Human Rights Watch

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