The president of the federal republic of Somalia H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called for immediate humanitarian aid as drought hits the war-recovering horn of Africa country.
The president has urged the international aid agencies and world community at large to respond to the needs of those affected by the alarming drought and lack of water in Somalia.
“The situation in Somalia is now critical, and without sufficient response from the International community and aid agencies, it could develop into a new, humanitarian crisis,” said Somali president in a statement.
According to the statement from the office of the president, many families are in need of humanitarian assistance homes because of the lack of water and food due prolonged summer In many areas of country.