According to the BBC, Somali militants have been blocking UN food aid meant to be delivered to displaced Somalians. Though the militants claim that farming has increased enough to feed the large numbers or displaced people, there is no way to verify the claim. With the nation having been in a constant state of stress and turmoil since the governmental collapse in 1991, WFP has been one of the only solid sources of aid helping the country recover. With the African Union currently maintaining peace in parts of Mogadishu, much of southern Somalia is under militant control. With instability now for a solid 20 years, one has to wonder when the international community will begin to aid with more than just food. If a country can not reestablish a true government in that long of a time, it might be a signal that they need a little help in the right direction.
by. megan smith.
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