Over 1 million Somalis have fled their homes, in search of food, water as drought worsens
By Reuters
05 October 2022 |
5:36 am
Over 1 million Somalis have been displaced by a devastating drought that has destroyed livelihoods in the Horn of Africa leaving families hungry. Affected Somalis are struggling to cope with the impact of conflict, climate shocks and a rise in global food prices as experts warn of an impending famine.
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