The operating environment in Somalia is complex. Decades of conflict and insecurity, political tensions, clan dynamics, and climate change have resulted in an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. In 2023 alone, there have been almost 1.5 million internal displacements, primarily due to conflict or insecurity (40%), drought (29%), and flooding (28%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many parts of the country remain inaccessible because of conflict and insecurity. The National Army (SNA) and its security partners have started military campaigns against the non- state armed group (NSAG) to regain and stabilize previously inaccessible areas. The indiscriminate reprisal attacks by the NSAG resulted in the deaths and displacement of innocent bystanders. Political tensions and armed confrontations also continued in Laascaanood, Sool region. The damage from the longest drought on record may take years to recover from. In April-June, flash floods displaced thousands of Somalis, and El Nino in October-December is predicted to bring extreme flooding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNHCR\u2019s footprint in Somalia dates back thirty years; and today, it is present in 11 countrywide locations. UNHCR provides protection and assistance to refugees, asylum seekers, returnees, IDPs, and vulnerable host communities. The operation works closely with the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and partners to support durable solutions for all displaced persons. Emergency response to conflict and climatic events are also pivotal to UNHCR\u2019s mandate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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