The Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs of the Republic of Somaliland, in partnership with the international humanitarian organization Muslim Hands, has provided comprehensive food rations and essential non-food items to 400 drought-displaced families who recently returned to the towns of Xagal and Laascidle in the Sahil region.
Each of the beneficiary households received full food packages alongside critical non-food items, including tarpaulins, jerry cans, and sleeping mats, to help them cope with harsh living conditions following months of severe drought.
The relief effort forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing response to the humanitarian challenges facing internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees, particularly in drought-ravaged areas and settlement camps across Sahil and other regions.
The Ministry remains fully committed to supporting citizens affected by recurrent climate shocks and to continuing the partnership with organizations like Muslim Hands in reaching the most vulnerable.
Representatives from Muslim Hands commended the close cooperation with Somaliland authorities, noting that the collaboration has enabled swift and targeted assistance to families in urgent need.
With drought conditions persisting across the Horn of Africa, Somaliland officials have renewed calls for increased national and international support to avert a wider humanitarian crisis in the coming months.