GENEVA – The U.N. refugee agency reports it is ready to resume its humanitarian operation in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region as soon as the Ethiopian government gives it the green light to go ahead.

Aid agencies have been unable to provide vital humanitarian assistance to civilians and Eritrean refugees since fighting in Tigray began a month ago.  The agencies are waiting to receive full and unhindered access to the region, in line with an agreement between the United Nations and Ethiopian authorities.