Link
From the Article:
Quote:
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.