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Drought led to 71,000 'excess deaths' in Somalia, report shows

People arrive at a displacement camp on the outskirts of Dollow, Somalia, Sept. 21, 2022 amid a drought.[VOA]

A study finds that severe drought plaguing parts of Somalia since 2022 has killed at least 71,000 people beyond the number expected.

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