# Thousands flee drought in Somalia as aid declines sharply

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-12 19:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/12/thousands-flee-drought-in-somalia-amid-sharp-aid-decline?traffic_source=rss

> A yearslong drought in Somalia has devastated the livelihoods of thousands of hunger-stricken families. Many have lost their livestock and farms, leaving them without crucial sources of food and income. As aid declines sharply, affected people are fleeing their homes in search of support and relief. The crisis is deepening pressure on already vulnerable communities.