Conflict and heavy floods force tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in Somalia, amidst COVID-19 threat

By UNHCR

This document highlights the concerns of UNHCR towards the impact of heavy flooding, economic crisis and conflict in Somalia on the internally displaced people. The article addresses the experience of internally displaced people from previous armed operations and floods and warns that the humanitarian situation in the country is suspected to lead to a higher risk of COVID-19 spread.