Under constant threat of starvation, the family now depends on relief assistance for survival. Moreover, Somalia has been without a central government for nine years and suffers continued civil strife. It is still recovering from the 1991-2 famine, which killed more than 200,000. With concerted efforts by both local and international relief organizations, Timiro, her children, and the rest of Somalia will be spared another famine. The next few months remain critical.
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