Europe commits emergency aid to Somalia

The European Union yesterday committed €70m in aid to Somalia to help rebuild the drought-stricken and civil war-plagued nation.

Europe commits emergency aid to Somalia
Wed, 29 Mar, 2006 - 08:28

The European Union yesterday committed €70m in aid to Somalia to help rebuild the drought-stricken and civil war-plagued nation.

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said yesterday’s agreement with Somalia was a milestone marking ”the commitment of Somalia to become an active member in the community of nations.”

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