Matt Drahnak-Environmental Hazards: Famine in Somalia creating violence

The horrific, unspeakable famine that has been plaguing Somalia is taking a turn for the worst. Over 750,000 Somalians are foreseen to be affected by this current famine that has struck the East African country. Nearly half of this number is under the age of five years old. These affected people are being taken advantage of by something much worse than famine itself. As Somalians head to the boarder of Somalia/Kenya for refuge, they are met by violent bandits who want nothing more than to rape, kill and steal. Adding to the current crisis is the high birth rate in the country which directly affects the demand for food in the country.

Dadaab the third largest city in Kenya is now a massive refugee camp for the fleeing Somalians and is still growing at an rapid rate each day. This famine in East Africa is overlooked by the American media and isn't getting enough coverage which is quite upsetting. However despite the poor media coverage, the UN has banded together and up to 60 countries now have donated money for relief in both Kenya and Somalia.