Somalia Urges ‘International Intervention’ in Fight Against Famine, Drought -- Voice of America
An official of Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government (TFG) is calling for “international intervention” to help his administration combat drought and famine, which has forced thousands of Somalis to flee to neighboring countries.
Last week, the president of Somalia and the United Nations declared that famine has struck two regions: Bakool and Lower Shabelle.
Government spokesman Omar Osman also accused the hard-line Islamic insurgent group, al-Shabab, of thwarting humanitarian relief efforts.
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More News On Somalia's Famine
2.2 million Somalis cut off from aid -- CBC
Somali militants reject famine claim -- Financial Times
Aid reaches drought victims in Islamist area of Somalia -- BBC
Red Cross gets food into Somalia -- UPI
Food aid for Somalia could be flown into country within a week -- The Telegraph
Famine in Somalia is 'immoral': UN aid coordinator -- AFP
Solving Somalia's aid conundrum -- Andrew Harding, BBC
Famine in Somalia -- Irish Times editorial
My Comment: As the famine gets worse .... and it will get worse .... there will be calls for military intervention. My suggestion to those who are not sure on intervention .... watch Black Hawk Down or read the book.
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