Ethiopia Adoption Ban May Curb Trafficking, but Poorest Families Need Support

Nairobi — Ethiopia is one the biggest source countries for international adoptions by U.S. nationals

A ban on the adoption of Ethiopian children by foreigners could curb child abuse and trafficking, but more support is needed for vulnerable families within the impoverished country, experts said on Monday.

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