Somalia: Continuing Humanitarian Crisis Affecting 42% of the Population

Author:
Food Security Analysis Unit - Somalia
Publisher:
Food Security Analysis Unit - Somalia
Publication Date:
1 February 2010
Tags:
Somalia, Food and Agriculture, Nutrition, Arms and Military Affairs

Results of a country-wide comprehensive inter-agency assessment, led by the Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit for Somalia (FAO/FSNAU) with FEWSNET, confirm a widespread Humanitarian Crisis still persists in Somalia, with 42% of the population, or an estimated 3.2 million people, in need of emergency humanitarian assistance and/or livelihood support.

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