Did Live Aid Funds Go To The Purchase Of Weapons?

Millions of people were saved by the Western aid that poured into Ethiopia after Live Aid. (Jeremy Nicholl/The Times)

Bob, Band Aid And How The Rebels Bought Their Arms -- The BBC

An edition of the BBC World Service programme Assignment, alleging that money intended for famine relief in Ethiopia in the mid-1980s was used to buy weapons, has prompted an angry response from aid campaigners.

Andrew Whitehead, Editor, News and Current Affairs at the BBC World Service, explains how the story came about.

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Update: Bob Geldof: Live Aid money did not pay for weapons -- The Guardian

My Comment: This case screams for an independent investigation .... unfortunately .... aside from denying that funds were used for arm purchases .... there is little if any appetite from Sir Bob Geldof and others to push for one.