VOICED: Somalia crisis far from over

VOICED: Somalia crisis far from over

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10th Grade - University

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The transcript describes the severe drought and famine in Somalia, focusing on Dory's journey from Mogadishu to Dolo due to the loss of her farm and livestock. Despite aid efforts, Somalia remains in crisis, with millions needing urgent help. Al Shabab insurgents control rural areas, imposing heavy taxes and recruiting children. The UN faces a significant funding shortfall, worsening the humanitarian disaster, which has already claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the woman to leave her farm and move to Dolo?

A government relocation program

A new job opportunity

The declaration of famine and drought

A family reunion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the famine in Somalia as of February?

It has worsened significantly

It was declared over

It has improved slightly

It has remained the same

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the consequence if people are not helped to recover their lives?

They will be relocated to urban areas

They will be consigned to long-term displaced camps

They will receive more international aid

They will be given new jobs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the insurgents in rural areas generating income?

By receiving international donations

By taxing the local population

By mining resources

By selling crops

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the UN's financial shortfall for addressing the crisis?

$1 billion

$600 million

$900 million

$300 million