BRITISH GOV.: Somalia is Suffering Worst Famine
Hilary Benn; The British Secretary for International Development (DFID) was quoted as saying:
The Horn of Africa is suffering its most terrible drought for more than a decade. Somalia is one of the worst-affected countries, with the UN estimating that over two million people are in need of urgent assistance.  That’s why I am increasing the UK’s contribution to the relief effort, which will help to provide food, water and emergency healthcare to the people who desperately need it.
Mr. Benn went on by saying:
Getting aid to the worst-hit areas is a challenge, especially given the security problems in Somalia. But we are supporting tried and trusted partners like the UN and the Red Cross, who are already providing relief to the most vulnerable. It is clear that more needs to be done, and I urge other donors to step forward.
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