2008 International Activity Report - Somalia

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For many years Somalis have been subjected to violence, forced to flee their homes, had inadequate food and no access to healthcare. A range of factors including the collapse of the local economy, the inability to transport and deliver food aid, drought, inflation, high international food prices and a drastic reduction in humanitarian aid have exacerbated people's already appalling living conditions.

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MSF launches bilingual website about its work assisting Somalis

“Communication is a vital part of MSF’s operations,” explained Information Officer Ahmed Dahir Noor. “This site is part of an ongoing process to engage with Somalis both in and outside of Somalia and ensure that we are transparent.”

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