 In the meantime, up to 400,000 people are living in famine in Tigray. 100 trucks of food and medicines are also needed a day. The UN estimates that 5.2 million people or 90% of Tigray's population are in need. There are catastrophic food shortages, famine is a real threat in that country. The Ethiopian government says it is in favor of the UN plan, but Tigray's rebels are expanding into neighboring Ahara. On Thursday, Tigray forces took control of Lalipelatau.