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The Independent UK
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Around 7 million people in Somalia face severe hunger amid drought, conflict and aid cuts

The intensified drought has triggered widespread food insecurity, extensive crop failures and significant livestock losses - (AP Foto/Jason Straziuso, Archivo)

Nearly 6.5 million people in Somalia are grappling with severe hunger as a worsening drought, persistent conflict, and significant cuts to global aid intensify the nation's humanitarian crisis.

This alarming assessment was delivered by the federal government and UN agencies on Tuesday.

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