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“In my 70 years, I have not seen anything as severe as this”
The Horn of Africa faces a historic drought Ahmad Hassan Yarrow stands in front of his makeshift home in a camp for internally displaced people (IDPs) in southern Somalia’s Luuq district. He is one...
Somalia: The Cost of Inaction (as of April 2022)
THE SITUATION IN SOMALIA The drought in Somalia since early 2021 has compounded the humanitarian situation in the country, leaving millions of people in need of humanitarian assistance. As of April...
Somalia Humanitarian Bulletin, March 2022
HIGHLIGHTS • An urgent scale up of humanitarian assistance is required to prevent extreme food security and nutrition outcomes, including the risk of famine between now and June. Latest projections...
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Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths Remarks to Member States on the Horn of Africa drought, 9 March 2022
As prepared for delivery Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you all for joining us today. As the world is grappling with multiple large-scale crises, it is so important that we are here today...
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Somalia Humanitarian Bulletin, December 2021
HIGHLIGHTS • Humanitarian partners release the 2022 Somalia Humanitarian Response Plan. The plan seeks close to US$1.5 billion to assist 5.5 million of the most vulnerable people in the country. •...
Somalia Humanitarian Bulletin, November 2021
HIGHLIGHTS The Federal Government of Somalia declares a state of emergency as drought intensifies, affecting more than 2.8 million people in 66 out of 74 districts, with nearly 133,000 people...
Somalia Humanitarian Bulletin, October 2021
HIGHLIGHTS More than 60 per cent (3.5 million) of the 5.9 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in Somalia, are experiencing acute food insecurity. Humanitarian workers project that the...
Somalia Humanitarian Bulletin, August 2021
HIGHLIGHTS • Nearly 40,000 Somalis are facing mild to moderate drought conditions as well as moderate to severe water shortages in Puntland, Galmudug, South West, Jubaland states and Banadir region...
Somalia Humanitarian Bulletin, July 2021
HIGHLIGHTS A spike in humanitarian needs expected amid the largest funding shortfall in six years. Rainfall deficits range up to 100mm or more in key crop-producing regions, including Lower and...
Somalia Humanitarian Bulletin, June 2021
HIGHLIGHTS The current funding to respond to humanitarian needs in Somalia is the worst in six years. At mid-year, partners can barely meet the basic needs of nearly half of Somalia’s total...
Somalia Humanitarian Bulletin, May 2021
HIGHLIGHTS • The Gu’ rains, which is usually received between April and June, have ended in May with no more rains expected until the next rainy season (October-December). Mild to moderate drought...
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Somalia: 2021 Gu’ Season Floods Update #3 - As of 26 May 2021
Highlights The ongoing Gu’ rains have significantly reduced with many parts of Somalia receiving below average cumulative amounts; latest forecasts indicate that the continuation of the rains through...
Somalia Humanitarian Bulletin, April 2021
HIGHLIGHTS • On 25 April, the Federal Government of Somalia in consultation with the United Nations declared a drought. More than 80 per cent of the country is experiencing moderate to severe drought...
Somalia: The Cost of Inaction (As of April 2021) [EN/AR]
THE SITUATION IN SOMALIA The humanitarian situation is dire. Somalia has experienced armed conflict for nearly three decades while suffering from cyclical, extreme climate conditions. The resilience...
Somalia: Drought Conditions Situation Update (As of 14 April 2021)
SITUATION OVERVIEW Most parts of the country are facing critical water shortages, with more than 50 districts facing moderate to severe drought conditions. The situation is particularly concerning as...
Humanitarian leadership calls for urgent action to mitigate impact of worsening drought in Somalia [EN/SO]
(Mogadishu, 11 April 2021) – The Federal Government of Somalia and the humanitarian community are deeply concerned about the worsening drought conditions in Somalia. Most parts of the country are...
Somalia Humanitarian Bulletin, March 2021 [EN/SO]
HIGHLIGHTS • Drought conditions in many parts of Somalia results in livestock migration and rapid increase in water prices. • Cases of AWD/cholera cases reported following deteriorating water stress...
Somalia Humanitarian Bulletin, February 2021
HIGHLIGHTS At least 34 districts are facing alarming water shortages with reports of pre-drought conditions in some places. The worst-affected areas are in Somaliland, Puntland, Galmudug, Hirshabelle...
Climate crisis in Somalia: “If the rains fail, our livestock will perish”
Somalis are no strangers to hardship, having endured years of drought, conflict and instability. Last year saw a devastating infestation of desert locusts, extensive flooding and COVID-19, which...