Can a humanitarian disaster be averted in Somalia?
Meanwhile, the UN warns of another hunger crisis, with millions at risk of starvation.
Meanwhile, the UN warns of another hunger crisis, with millions at risk of starvation.
Article outline
- What happened
- Why it matters
- The bottom line
Key points
- Samira Gaid – Founding director of Balqiis Insights, a think tank focusing on the Horn of Africa.
- The World Food Programme (WFP) notes a combination of drought, conflict and displacement means numerous Somalis are not getting enough to eat.
- Mohamed Abdi – Country director for Somalia at the Norwegian Refugee Council.
- Omar Mahmood – Senior analyst for Somalia at the International Crisis Group.
- Somalia is yet again unable to feed its individuals, with concerning six million facing high levels of hunger on a scale not seen in years.
For context, the World Food Programme (WFP) notes a combination of drought, conflict and displacement means numerous Somalis are not getting enough to eat.
Instability has complicated aid delivery for more than three decades, with the situation now worsened by severe cuts in international aid.
In practice, the WFP notes it has only a fraction of the funding needed to provide assistance. So, what are the consequences for Somalia?
In short, can a humanitarian disaster be averted in Somalia? Is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.
