UN, US spar over Somalia aid
The New York Times has a look at some recent tension between the United Nations and the US regarding aid restrictions in Somalia over growing concerns that the aid is not being responsibly distributed.
UN official Mark Bowden claims that accusations of aid diversions in to the Shabab– who the US government has labeled a terrorist group– are unfounded. The US for its part contends that aid is indeed being diverted, leaving the Shabab to blame for Somalis not getting the aid they need.
You’ll recall that early last month that threats from the Shabab proved to be a serious impediment to the World Food Programme who then had to implement a partial suspension of food distribution in much of southern Somalia.
We’ll keep you posted on any developments.
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