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The majority of calls this week (23 February to 1 March 2023) were focused on the severe water shortage that is affecting most parts of the country. Callers talked about dead or dying livestock, dry farms, and their need for water and other forms of aid. The effects of the conflict in Lasanod remained a concern, with people displaced by the fighting appealing for help. Other drought affected IDPs in other places also indicated worsening conditions and called for assistance. The following summarises the calls by theme.
Conflict displaced – a female caller in Geed-dher in Togdher said she was among people displaced from Lasanod. She said they had been neglected and had left all their property behind in Lasanod. A caller in Lasanod said he had been joined in a displacement site by 250 other families fleeing the conflict. A female caller in Sanag said they were concerned by the situation in neighbouring Sool. Others too called for a peaceful end to the conflict to be found.
IDPs – a caller in Hobyo, Mudug, said they were IDPs living there and in need of aid after trekking from Harardhere. A caller from Ethiopia in a camp in Abudwak said they had no water nor cooking utensils and needed aid. A female caller in Bardera, Gedo, said they had lost all their livestock and now faced food shortage and much hardship.
Health, Education – a caller in Dinsor, Bay region, said their children had measles and they had no access to treatment, as well as no water. In Somaliland, a teacher called saying the parents in the local school where he was teaching could no long afford to pay the school fees.
Water crisis – in Somaliland, a farmer in Berbera said their farms had dried up; another said the drought was worsening. Callers in Dadmaren and Qoryalle in Togdher also said the drought was worsening. Among several callers from Sanag, a female caller said they faced food shortage and no employment as the drought worsened. A caller in Sarar, northern Sool, said the local authorities should reach them to conduct an assessment. In Puntland, a caller in Al Madow, Bari region, said drought was killing their livestock and they needed aid. A caller in Galgala said some aid was starting to arrive there. In central Somalia, a caller in Saaxo, Mudug, said their livestock were dying. Callers in Abudwak spoke of livestock dying amid worsening drought even as deforestation continued. Similar calls were recorded from across Galgadud including Adado, Dusamareb, Guriel, Gelinsor, and Doley. A caller in Mirig said they couldn’t sell their livestock and water prices were continually rising. In Middle Shabelle, a caller in Adale said the drought was worsening and they had no water. A caller in Raga-elle said on top of the drought they had no schools or hospitals and needed help. In Bay region, a caller in Malindhere said they faced water and food shortage.
Livestock – pastoralists in various regions complained of animal diseases and asked for advice and treatment. [Note that with input from FAO Livestock Coordinator, Radio Ergo is planning broadcasts this month informing listeners about the forthcoming veterinary treatment campaigns in Somaliland, Puntland and Galmudug states.]