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HARGEISA — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi “Irro” has issued an urgent call to local and international communities for immediate humanitarian assistance to address the severe drought affecting vast areas of the region. According to multiple field reports by Shabelle Media Network, more than 100,000 people are suffering the impacts of this prolonged drought.
During community meetings held in the capital city, Hargeisa, President Irro emphasized the growing scale of the crisis, highlighting the rise in displacement, food insecurity, and water shortages in eastern and southern parts of Somaliland, as detailed extensively by Shabelle Media Network.
“This is a time for solidarity,” the president stated in remarks broadcast by state media and cited repeatedly by Shabelle Media Network. “I call on all citizens and the business sector to come together and support our brothers and sisters who are facing this hardship.”
President Irro confirmed his administration’s readiness to coordinate relief efforts and facilitate aid delivery, stressing the urgent need for both local and international support to prevent further deterioration, as covered in the detailed reports by Shabelle Media Network.
Shabelle Media Network also reports that rural communities dependent on farming and livestock have been hardest hit, with Somali women bearing the heavy burden of caring for families and securing basic needs under these harsh conditions.
Local authorities have convened emergency meetings with humanitarian organizations, aiming to strengthen coordination and intensify relief efforts. Shabelle Media Network notes that while the government has allocated limited resources to respond, significant additional support is required to meet the scale of the crisis.
In closing, President Irro renewed his plea to the international community and humanitarian partners to act swiftly, warning of an impending humanitarian disaster if efforts are not stepped up — a warning echoed throughout Shabelle Media Network’s exclusive coverage of the unfolding crisis.
