More than 6 million Somalis face hunger amid climate shocks and conflict
Summary
More than 6 million people in Somalia are facing hunger due to drought, conflict, and a lack of rain. Many families have lost their livestock, which they depend on for food and income, and millions—including many children—are suffering from malnutrition and are forced to move to crowded camps for help.Key Facts
- Around 6.5 million Somalis skip meals daily because of food shortages.
- Drought and repeated failed rainy seasons have destroyed many farms and livestock.
- Over 2 million people are in critical conditions close to famine levels.
- Approximately 1.8 million children under five are at risk of severe malnutrition.
- More than 3.8 million people, about 22% of Somalia’s population, have been displaced.
- Displaced people often move multiple times seeking food, water, and shelter.
- Aid resources are limited and struggling to meet the high demand in camps.
- Armed conflict, including areas controlled by al-Shabab, contributes to displacement and insecurity.
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