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Drought, Conflict Displace 3.8 Million in Somalia: IOM


Drought, Conflict Displace 3.8 Million in Somalia: IOM
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Somalia's severe drought and prolonged conflict have forced a record high of 3.8 million people to flee their homes, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).  Tens of thousands of new arrivals have been flocking to major cities and towns such as Baidoa and Mogadishu. International aid agencies project that up to 300,000 could be newly displaced by July this year. David Doyle of Reuters has more.

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