Al-Shabab militants allow aid groups in for first time in 2 years
(NEWSER) - UN aid groups have finally begun delivering supplies to areas controlled by islamist militants in Somalia, as the Horn of Africa faces its worst drought in 60 years, reports the BBC . Al-Shabab, an al-Qaeda-linked militant group, banned international aid groups two years ago, but tens of thousands of refugees streaming out of their territory in search of help finally forced al-Shabab to lift that ban 10 days ago. "They gave assurances that our access for humanitarian purposes would be unhindered and that we would be able to reach the people who need support most," said UNICEF's rep for Somalia. More»
