Somalia –The Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Somalia, Adam Abdelmoula, is urging donors to keep up their support for people facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
Mr. Abdelmoula told Member States today that needs in the country remain high and urgent. Though famine is no longer projected, areas hit hardest by a historic drought are still at risk.
This year’s US$2.6 billion Humanitarian Response Plan to help 7.6 million people in Somalia is just 13 per cent funded. Generous donor support has helped avert a famine for now, but Mr. Abdelmoula said those fragile gains could be lost without consistent funding.
The current rainy season in Somalia is expected to underperform and is unlikely to improve the outlook for many people in the country.
In recent weeks, rains have caused deadly river flooding, mostly in Jubaland State. In response, the UN and our partners are helping provide food, shelter, health and other urgent services. Meanwhile, there’s been renewed fighting in Laas Caanood in the Sool Region.
Since December, as many as 203,000 people have been displaced. We and our partners are working with authorities to provide assistance to those affected. This includes providing hygiene supplies for more than 12,000 people and water for some 27,000 people. About 30 health facilities are providing health and nutrition services to displaced communities, with mobile health teams reaching several villages.
Source: OCHA
