Minnesota's Ethiopian leaders are cautiously optimistic about the recent peace pact in a civil war that has killed hundreds of thousands of people the past two years. There are about 35,000 Ethiopian immigrants and people of Ethiopian descent in the state, according to Minnesota Compass data. The Ethiopian people have experienced widespread displacement, starvation and death since the civil war broke out. "Most Ethiopian Americans want this peace agreement to be implemented and this opportunity not to slip away," Gashaw said. Community members said it is commendable that Ethiopians will again have access to humanitarian aid and other essential services.

Source: Ethiopian News November 14, 2022 02:44 UTC