More than 100 people die from hunger in Somalia in 48 hours

Somalia’s Prime Minister said 110 people had died from hunger in the past 48 hours in a single region — the first death toll announced in a severe drought threatening millions of people across the country.

Key points:

• 5 million in Horn of Africa nation need aid, the UN warns
• Thousands stream into capital in search for food aid, overwhelming aid agencies
• Lack on clean water poses threat of cholera, other diseases

The Government declared the drought a national disaster on Tuesday.

The United Nations (UN) estimates 5 million people in this Horn of Africa nation need aid, amid warnings of a full-blown famine.…

Source: More than 100 people die from hunger in Somalia in 48 hours – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)