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Fighting broke out in southern and central Somalia on December 20, 2006, forcing over 100,000 people to abandon their homes and flee for safety. Local law enforcement has also abandoned the capital of Mogadishu on December 28, leaving a power vacuum and throwing the country into chaos.
Many of the displaced people will have no shelter, food or access to clean water.
There has been no effective central government in Somalia since 1991. The country is divided into a patchwork of warring factions, with the two northern states of Somaliland and Puntland declaring themselves independent.
In addition to civil unrest, Somalia is plagued by natural disasters. Torrential rains in November and December 2006 created the worst flooding for 50 years, ruining crops and affecting over half a million people.
Islamic Relief in Somalia
Islamic Relief established operations in Somalia in May 2006.
Just in 2007, Islamic Relief provided more than $15 million worth of medicines and medical supplies to Somalia. The shipment of the aid, in partnership with others, has helped hundreds of thousands of Somalians.
For the next two years, Islamic Relief will be focusing on health, water and sanitation, education, assistance to internally displaced people, orphan support, and seasonal and emergency projects.
For examples of Islamic Relief's work in Somalia, please click below:
Orphan Sponsorship: Looking after grandchildren
Education and Training: A bed for herself
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