Published 2 years ago

‘So many children dying’: Somalia drought brings famine near

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Somalis say the current drought is worse than any they can remember. Thousands of people have died, including nearly 900 children under 5. The U.N. says half a million such children are at risk of death. A rare famine declaration could be made as soon as this month.

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BBC News

Somalia drought: The fight for survival as famine looms

Children are dying in growing numbers amid the worst drought to hit Somalia in 40 years.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Prolonged drought brings famine, death and fear to Somalia

DOLLOW, Somalia — A man in a donkey cart comes wheeling through the dust, carrying two small, silent boys. The sky is overcast. It could rain. It won’t. It hasn’t

2 years ago·United States

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USA Today

Children die as Somalia drought brings famine near

Somalia is in the midst of the worst drought anyone there can remember and a rare famine declaration could be made within weeks. Thousands of people have died, many of them children, and more than 1 million have fled. (Oct. 5)

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

'So many children dying': Somalia drought brings famine near

Somalia is in the midst of the worst drought anyone there can remember

2 years ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Prolonged drought brings famine, death and fear to Somalia

Somalia is in the midst of the worst drought anyone there can remember

2 years ago

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Indian Express

‘So many children dying’: Somalia drought brings famine near

As the world is gripped by food insecurity, Somalia, a country of 15 million people shaking off its past as a failed state, can be considered the end of the line.

2 years ago·India

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