Chapter 4

Ethiopian Crisis 1974-1985

Fabienne Le Houérou

Abstract

This chapter retraces the recent history of Ethiopia between 1974 and 1985. Specifically, the interest lies in the downfall of King Haile Selassie and the aftermath. The chapter focuses on the implications of the drought, the political revolution to oust King Selassie, and the years of Mengistu rule. This chapter stresses the significance of the Ethiopian crisis as a turning point in the History of Humanitarian action.

Total Pages: 32-47 (16)

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