Somalia in danger of losing hard-won gains, Security Council hears

Despite gains made in tackling terrorism and advancing the electoral process in Somalia, top UN officials warned the Security Council on Thursday that extra effort and funding are needed to address multiple threats, from climate shocks to spates of violence amid a looming food crisis. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/06/1138027
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Somalia in danger of losing hard-won gains, Security Council hears

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