United Nations, Dec. 23 -- Drought is affecting an estimated more than 4.6 million people in Somalia, around a quarter of the population, a UN spokesperson said Monday.
UN partners indicate that at least 120,000 people were displaced between September and December, as water prices soar, food becomes increasingly scarce, livestock die, and livelihoods collapse, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN secretary-general, at a daily briefing.
He said education has also been severely affected, with more than 75,000 students forced to drop out of school nationwide.
Dujarric noted that the upcoming dry season between January and March in the country is expected to make drought conditions worse, with increased water scarcity and higher l...