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July 22, 2011 - 
National Public Radio
Somalis Stream Into Kenya, Fleeing Famine
The crippling drought in the Horn of Africa has affected about 11 million people in a region straddling Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya. But it's Somalia that has been hit hardest.
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July 22, 2011 - 
Time Magazine Blogs
Famine in Somalia: When Does the World Decide to Use the ‘F' Word?
The word ‘famine' may be a familiar one, but it is not thrown around lightly by the people who decide when there is one. The fact that most of us today probably associate the term with the 1984 crisis in Ethiopia is testament to its exceedingly careful dispensation; to use it too often would dilute
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July 21, 2011 - 
Your Life - USATODAY.com
How to help the millions at risk of starvation in East Africa
The pictures are staggering. Over 11 million people are at risk of starvation in East Africa, prompting the United Nations to declare a famine in parts of Southern Somalia on Wednesday.
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July 21, 2011 - 
WNYC (AP)
Underreported, Part 1: Drought in the Horn of Africa
The Horn of Africa is facing its worst drought in 60 years. Already, 10 million people are in urgent need of food in Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya and yesterday the United Nations declared its first famine in 27 years for parts of Somalia.
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July 20, 2011 - 
CNN.com International
Famine in East Africa: How you can help
(CNN) -- Eleven million people are facing a hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa, and they are in desperate need of help. The United Nations declared a famine Wednesday in parts of southern Somalia, calling for a widespread international response to end the suffering.
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July 19, 2011 - 
ABC News - Nightline
911 Response at Somalia Refugee Camp: Ambulance Driver Tries to Help Pregnant Refugees
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July 19, 2011 - 
ABC News - World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer
Deadly Somalian drought and famine force families to take a dangerous journey

Coverage of the drought crisis and a Q&A with Dr. Richard Besser, who promotes the IRC as one of three organizations to support in East Africa.

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July 18, 2011 - 
ABCnews.com
Somalia Famine: How to Help
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