UN and Somalia in row over food aid

Title

UN and Somalia in row over food aid

Genre

Interview

TX Date

29 Mar 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:03:45

Description

A row has erupted between the United Nations and the Somalian Government over money for food aid. The UN’s Michael Barton claims the refugees are being used as pawns and downplays the situation. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Michael Barton

Keywords

International relations; UN; Refugees; Foreign aid; Somalia; UNHCR; Food aid; Famine

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