Aid cuts, drought and conflict leave Somalis desperate
Summary
Somalia faces a severe crisis as drought, conflict, and cuts in international aid force hundreds of thousands of people to leave their homes. Many, including families like Maryam's, suffer from hunger and malnutrition while struggling to find help in overcrowded camps near Kismayo.Key Facts
- Over 300,000 Somalis have been displaced since January due to drought and conflict.
- Three seasons of failed rains have doubled malnutrition rates in Somalia.
- Aid cuts by the U.S. government under President Donald Trump have reduced support for displaced people.
- More than 200 health centers and 400 schools have closed since last year.
- The armed group al-Shabab controls some rural areas and seizes food supplies.
- Hospitals in the affected region are full and unable to treat all malnourished children.
- Reduced funding for humanitarian aid in Somalia has dropped from $2.6 billion in 2023 to $852 million in 2024.
- Rising fuel prices, linked to broader conflicts, have made food and water harder to get.
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