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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 5 MIN

Somalia's dire humanitarian situation escalates amid Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure

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The Strait of Hormuz closure is not only driving up prices at the pump in the U.S., it's also driving up the cost of delivering humanitarian aid around the world. That is particularly acute for Somalia, which is facing one of the most complex hunger crises in recent years. Nick Schifrin speaks with the World Food Program's Matthew Hollingworth for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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