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Effect of drought includes suicide and increased violence

    NAIROBI

    Humanitarian sources said loss of livestock herds as a result of the prolonged regional drought in the region was having a devastating effect on some populations, including an increased rate of suicides believed to be related to “loss of status”. Drought had also increased inter-clan fighting and inter-community violence because of migration and pressure on pastures and water resources, the sources said. Some local populations were turning to established refugee centres for assistance, they added. Humanitarian workers have reported a need to strengthen indigenous coping mechanisms and to restock herds.

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