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Somalia facing devasting famine due to drought

Somalia facing devasting famine due to drought

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, Geography, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the severe drought in Somalia, the worst in 40 years, and its impact on nearly a million displaced people, half of whom are in Baidoa. The threat of Al Shabaab exacerbates the crisis. The video highlights the plight of children, who suffer the most from malnutrition. It compares the current situation to the 2011 famine, where over 200,000 people died, half of them children. The ongoing drought, insecurity, and lack of rain pose significant challenges, with little hope for immediate improvement. The video ends with a somber note on the slim chances of survival for those in Al Shabaab-controlled areas.

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