Somalia
Somalia Facing Worst Crisis in 10 Years, Red Cross Says
6 June 2008
Source: NewsfromAfrica
International Committee of the Red Cross has described the current humanitarian crisis in Somalia as the war torn country’s worst in a decade. Red Cross official Pascal Hundt, who heads the international body’s delegation for Somalia, said the situation was particularly exacerbated by increased armed conflict, severe drought, a dire food shortage and global fuel price hikes.