The first in what could be a series of deadly protests over skyrocketing food prices has occurred in Somalia. Five protesters were killed as thousands marched in the capital of Mogadishu. Many shops and markets shut their doors as protesters accused the merchants of cheating the people out of their food.
The situation will get worse. [...]
Food Prices Trigger Protests
May 5th, 2008 No Comments
Tags: agricultural infrastructure · corrupt government · deadly protests · drought · food prices · inflation · smart food aid · Somalia