Neither war nor peace in Tigray – is Ethiopia’s latest conflict really over?
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A hair salon owner in Mekelle describes the difficulties of working in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. Residents are currently unable to prioritize beauty services over basic daily needs. For many people, self-care is viewed as a luxury. This comes at a time when many parents struggle to feed their children.
Running a hair salon in Mekelle, capital of Ethiopia’s troubled northern Tigray region, is not easy at the moment. “People can’t prioritise beauty over daily basic needs. For many residents, thinking about self-care is a luxury, at a time when they can’t feed their kids,”…