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  • Somalia: Better access to people in need in the south
    20 February 2013 - 1:29pm
    UN agencies and humanitarian partners are reaching more people with much-needed healthcare services in parts of southern Somalia that were once inaccessible due to conflict and insecurity.  “The lack of health services in Somalia has the same effect as conflict; it displaces people,”...
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  • Humanitarian Appeal: UN calls for US$ 8.5 billion to help 51 million...
    14 December 2012 - 10:01am
    The United Nations today called for US$ 8.5 billion for aid agencies to help 51 million people cope with humanitarian emergencies in 2013. The Consolidated Appeal Process (CAP) for next year, launched in Rome by UN Humanitarian Chief Valerie Amos, World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director Ertharin...
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  • Somalia: One year after famine was declared
    20 July 2012 - 6:26pm
    Despite the progress made since famine was declared in parts of Somalia last July, 3.8 million people still need humanitarian aid, Humanitarian Coordinator Mark Bowden said on Friday, appealing to countries to continue supporting relief efforts in the East African country.    “Last year,...
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  • Somalia: Crisis demands the world’s continued attention
    20 January 2012 - 6:09pm
    The UN today urged the world not to lose focus on its largest humanitarian crisis, as millions of people still struggle to survive drought and conflict in Somalia. Four million Somalis still need assistance six months after famine was declared in parts of the country. More than 1.3 million people are...
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