Somalia and the worst humanitarian disaster

Quick intervention vital
THE famine in Somalia is considered one of the worst disasters in the Horn of Africa, which includes Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti.
All of these nations are currently facing similar environmental challenges.
The most dangerous aspect of the crisis is the radical groups that use natural disasters like drought to their advantage.
These groups have prevented the starving people from traveling to neighboring countries, up to the extent of imprisoning anyone who tries to flee from their homeland.
They have also blocked the entry of relief goods, including medicine and water, from the West.
The situation has continued to deteriorate. Over 500,000 children are on the brink of starvation and thousands have already died in a situation that is worse than Iraq and Afghanistan.
Due to their anti-Western beliefs, the Al-Shabab group members, who regard themselves as part of al-Qaeda, have rejected anything western, including support or aid for the starving people.
The acts of radical groups can be considered crimes against humanity like genocide; hence, the need for the quick intervention of the international community to break through the blockade and save a large number of dying children and elderly. These groups must be punished according to the law.

Email: Labeed.abdal@gmail.com
By: Labeed Abdal

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