Famine is expected to be declared in parts of Somalia later this year, the United Nations warned Monday, as millions in the drought-stricken country face 'catastrophic' levels of hunger and malnutrition.
A baby lies with its mother while being treated for severe acute malnutrition in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Sept. 4. Photo: Ed Ram/Getty Images
The region has seen four consecutive failed rainy seasons and the humanitarian crises across East Africa are expected to continue at least until March 2023.in three areas of Bay Region of southern Somalia in late 2022 without "urgent, multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance." At least 1.5 million children across the country are expected to face acute malnutrition by October, Griffins said Monday.The International Rescue Committee warned separately on Monday that an official famine declaration will be too late.
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