Coverage dated September 6, 2022

UN: At least $1 billion needed to avert famine in Somalia

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The U.N. humanitarian chief is predicting that at least a billion dollars will be needed urgently to avert famine in Somalia in the coming months and early next year when two more dry seasons are expected to compound the historic drought that has hit the Horn of Africa nation.

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KOB 4
UN: At least $1 billion needed to avert famine in Somalia (opens KOB 4)
Published Sep 6, 2022
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The U.N. humanitarian chief is predicting that at least a billion dollars will be needed urgently to avert famine in Somalia in the coming months and early next year when two more dry seasons are expected to compound the historic drought that has hit the Horn of Africa nation.
France 24
UN says at least $1 billion needed to prevent famine in Somalia (opens France 24)
Published Sep 6, 2022
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The UN humanitarian chief predicted Tuesday that at least $1 billion will be needed urgently to avert famine in Somalia in the coming months and early next year when two more dry seasons are expected…
Voice of America
At Least $1 Billion Needed to Avert Famine in Somalia (opens Voice of America)
Published Sep 6, 2022
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Without urgent humanitarian aid, famine is projected to emerge later this year in three areas in Somalia’s southeastern Bay region
PBS NewsHour
At least $1 billion needed to avert famine in Somalia, U.N. says (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Sep 6, 2022
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The U.N. humanitarian chief predicts at least a billion dollars will be needed urgently to avert famine in Somalia.

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