Thirsty Somalis trek 60 km for water as drought and conflict bite Report Published on 28 Nov 2016. Five million Somalis, or more than four out of ten people, do not have enough to eat By Katy Migiro NAIROBI, Nov 28 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A second poor rainy season in Somalia has pushed livestock herders in the drought-hit Puntland region to trek an average of 60 km (40 miles) to fetch drinking water, aid agencies said on Monday, calling for rapid action to prevent renewed famine. Five million Somalis, or more than four out of ten people, do …
