Alerting the world to Ethiopian famine (CBC - 1984)

Broadcast Date: Nov. 1, 1984

This heart-wrenching TV report from the CBC's Brian Stewart inspired famine aid projects around the world.

Program: The National
Host: Peter Mansbridge
Reporter: Brian Stewart
Duration: 04:03

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• The National
• Peter Mansbridge
• Brian Stewart
• cbc
• ethiopia
• ethiopian famine
• famine
• human rights
• jhr

[grapewine1977]

I remember seeing this horrible footage in 1984 when I was young... and its sad that there are countries out there still suffering from food shortages..

[zumwane]

@FreeOgadenia I'm assuming you've read Alex de Waal's work? :P

[smackbunny]

@zumwane

You've fortified your right to the human race.

[faulknmd]

The crunch of those bones. My god.

[abeshaking370]

@FreeOgadenia Eritrean foreign policy is anchored in the mantra that international and non-governmental organizations are part of an Ethiopian-inspired conspiracy to hinder the country's economic development. The regime casts the U.S. as a Western imperialist accomplice to this anti-Eritrea enterprise, and for its evidence, points to the American military presence in Djibouti and its support for Ethiopia's 2007 incursion into Somalia

[zumwane]

@FreeOgadenia fuck Somalis!

[gerryono]

brian stewart is also the name of an awesome guy who shot his kid up with aids

[Bofta1]

Do not generalize! There are good NGOs who are genuine and making a difference for the poor people. Perhaps it may not make a difference for you if you are among the 'haves'

[galtthd]

who is "we"

[FreeOgadenia]

This famine took place as a result of the armed resistance by the TPLF against dictator Mengistu. The world should know that the same TPLF & it's leader Melez Zenawi & Tigrinya tribes man are Collectively starving to death Millions of Ogadenians today & I mean as of todays date oct. 2009. in Ogaden. why U don't see it. media is not allowed to go in. genocide is widespread. region is rich in oil, ONLF is resisting the Ethiopian occupation army. Ogadens are punished for supporting the rebells.

[FreeOgadenia]

This famine took place as a result of the armed resistance by the TPLF against dictator Mengistu. The world should know that the same TPLF & it's leader Melez Zenawi & Tigrinya tribes man are Collectively starving to death Millions of Ogadenians today & I mean as of todays date oct. 2009. in Ogaden. why U don't see it. media is not allowed to go in. genocide is widespread. region is rich in oil, ONLF is resisting the Ethiopian occupation army. Ogadens are punished for supporting the rebells.