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Archive for July 19th, 2008

Surge in violence pushes Ethiopia, Somalia to crisis point

Jul 19th, 2008 • News

Surge in violence pushes Ethiopia, Somalia to crisis point
Peter Goodspeed, National Post  Published: Friday, July 18, 2008

Killings, kidnappings and the threat of famine are turning the Horn of Africa into the most dangerous and deadly spot on earth.
Already plagued by drought, food shortages and massive malnutrition, Ethiopia and Somalia are now facing a potentially catastrophic humanitarian [...]



Video: Aid agencies fear Somalia famine

Jul 19th, 2008 • News

July 19, 2008
Somalia has the worst humanitarian disaster in Africa.
By the end of this year, 3.5 million people will be tottaly dependent on n food aid.
Adding to the problems, Somalia is one of the world’s most dangerous countries.
Now the Dutch Navy, which has been escorting shipments, is ending its role.
The World Food Programme says [...]