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The United Nations Declared Famine in the Southern Part of Somalia

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The United Nations declared a famine in the southern part of the nation and warned that the suffering could rapidly spread without a massive and immediate international response.

"Nearly 3.7 million people are now in crisis," said U.N Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. "We need donor support to address current needs and prevent a further deterioration of the crisis."

The crisis in Somalia -- a failing state mired in internal conflict and suffering the worst drought in 60 years -- has been escalating for months as aid agencies have pleaded for the international community to intervene.

I don't have many comments, and I'd appreciate if this didn't turn into a "Somalia hates us!" conversation.

If folks would like to donate to UNICEF, you may do so here.

Thank you for this. God bless them.

I read the article yesterday, as well as one about some massive infanticide goign on in India and Pakistan, and cried at work when I looked at the pictures. Then I went home and held my helathy babies and prayed for the ones that are suffering right now. I wish I could do more than just donate, but at least its something.