Fighting cuts off famine-threatened Somalis from humanitarian aid
Clashes between rival government factions are worsening Somalia’s food crisis, which affects nearly seven million people. Refugees fleeing drought and hunger continue arriving at camps where aid groups operate, while al-Shabaab has barred them from some areas.
Violent clashes between rival government factions are making it harder for people threatened by famine in Somalia to receive humanitarian aid.
The food crisis affects nearly seven million Somalis. Access to assistance is being restricted by both the fighting and limits imposed in some areas.
Refugees continue arriving at camps
People fleeing drought and hunger continue to reach camps where humanitarian organisations are present.
The Islamist group al-Shabaab has meanwhile banned humanitarian organisations from operating in certain areas, leaving some affected communities cut off from aid.
What we know
- Fighting between government factions is worsening access to aid in Somalia.
- Nearly seven million people are affected by the food crisis.
- Refugees fleeing drought and hunger are reaching camps where aid groups operate.
- Al-Shabaab has banned humanitarian organisations from some areas.
Trust: Single source
- The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
- Sources: Le Monde International.
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