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What event brought the most international attention to Mengistu's government?

  • The famine of 1983-1985

  • The Ogaden War

  • The rise of the Derg

  • The fall of the Solomonic dynasty

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The famine of 1983-1985 brought the most international attention to Mengistu's government because it was the worst famine in Ethiopia's history and killed millions of people. The famine was caused by a combination of factors, including drought, war, and government policies. Mengistu's government was criticized for its failure to prevent the famine and for its human rights abuses during the famine.
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