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The ongoing drought in Somalia forced 805,000 people to flee their homes by the end of May, a UN agency has warned.
In May alone, more than 33,000 refugees were registered.000 refugees due to drought, an increase of 28% compared to April, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Somalia said yesterday Sunday.
The displacement of Somalis due to drought began in January 2021.[/B]
Somalia and other states in the Horn of Africa have been hit by the worst drought in decades[/B] as precipitation has been weak in four consecutive rainy seasons.
Relief organizations have been warning for months against the risk of famine.At least 6 million of the country's total 16 million people are at risk of starvation, according to government data.
Somalia is simultaneously facing waves of violence from the jihadist group Shebab. The Shebab, which controls vast areas in the southern and central parts of the country, frequently attacks security forces and civilians.
Source: KYPE
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