United Nations humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths has warned that Somalia is on the brink of famine following the worst drought in four decades. During a news conference in Mogadishu, Griffiths said he has “concrete indications” that famine may occur in the southern Bay region by the end of the year. During his stay in Baidoa, Griffiths visited camps for internally displaced people and hospitals treating malnourished children. Griffiths warned that Baidoa and nearby Burhakaba will be at the epicenter of famine if no action is taken to prevent it. Currently, the situation in the Bay region falls just short of a formal declaration of famine.

Source: Ethiopian News September 06, 2022 12:55 UTC