Ep 7. Cry, Ethiopia, Cry
- TV-G
- November 27, 1984
- 24 min
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"Cry, Ethiopia, Cry" is the 7th episode of the third season of the critically acclaimed documentary series "Frontline." The episode delves into the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia, focusing on the country's civil war and its impact on the civilian population.
Through interviews with aid workers, refugees, and Ethiopians both within and outside the conflict zones, "Cry, Ethiopia, Cry" provides a harrowing and heartbreaking look at the violence, displacement, and systematic atrocities being committed across the country.
The episode also explores the role of external actors, such as neighboring countries and the international community, in exacerbating or ameliorating the crisis. It raises important questions about the responsibility of governments and organizations to intervene and provide aid, as well as the ethics of diplomatic engagement in the face of human suffering.
Even amidst the despair and devastation, however, the episode also highlights the resilience and courage of those caught in the conflict. Through powerful personal stories and images, "Cry, Ethiopia, Cry" illuminates both the horrors and the humanity of one of the most pressing global crises of our time.