UN aid chief says situation in Somalia worsened by US war on Iran

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 29, 2026Country: Somalia

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UN aid chief says situation in Somalia worsened by US war on Iran

UN relief coordinator Tom Fletcher criticized the war on Iran during his visit to Somalia, stating that people in Mogadishu are suffering more due to the US-Israeli conflict 3,000 km away. He noted that resources diverted from aid have exacerbated food shortages and worsened health conditions.

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