UN declares famine in Somalia

The United Nations has officially declared a state of famine in parts of Somalia.

Wed, 20 Jul, 2011 - 09:27

The United Nations has officially declared a state of famine in parts of Somalia.

Tens of thousands of people have died in Somalia from causes related to malnutrition and parts of the country are suffering from famine in the worst drought for over half a century, the UN said.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Somalia Place: Bakool Place: Lower Shabelle regions Place: southern Somalia Person: Mark Bowden Organisation: UN Organisation: United Nations

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