More than 6 million Somalis face hunger amid climate shocks and conflict

Climate shocks and conflict push 6.5 million Somalis into acute hunger, with children facing severe malnutrition risks. | Contesto: cronaca

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More than 6.5 million Somalis are facing severe hunger as drought, failed rains, and ongoing conflict compound one of the worst food crises in the Horn of Africa nation in recent years, according to new assessments. The acute food insecurity, driven by a prolonged dry spell that has decimated crops and livestock, now threatens nearly half of Somalia’s population, with children bearing the heaviest burden of malnutrition. The crisis has deepened after three consecutive failed rainy seasons, a phenomenon linked to broader climate shifts that have made the region increasingly arid. Humanitarian agencies warn that without immediate intervention, the number of people experiencing crisis-level hunger could rise further. The drought has wiped out pastures and water sources, forcing pastoralist families to abandon their livelihoods and seek aid in overcrowded displacement camps. Conflict adds another layer of vulnerability. Persistent clashes between armed groups and government forces have disrupted food distribution routes and limited access to farming areas. In several regions, violence has prevented aid workers from reaching the worst-affected communities, leaving many without assistance. The combination of climatic and man-made shocks has eroded the resilience of millions who were already struggling after previous droughts and famines. Children are particularly at risk. Acute malnutrition rates among Somali children under five have soared, with many in need of therapeutic feeding. Aid groups report that health facilities are overwhelmed, and the lack of clean water has led to outbreaks of waterborne diseases such as cholera, further weakening already malnourished children. The United Nations has warned that tens of thousands of children could die if funding for nutrition programs does not arrive soon. The international community has pledged support, but funding gaps remain significant. Humanitarian response plans for Somalia are only partially funded, leaving aid agencies unable to scale up operations to meet the rising demand. The situation echoes the 2011 famine in Somalia, which killed more than 250,000 people, half of them children. However, experts caution...

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