Helping Families Affected by Conflict in Somaliland
In Helping Families Affected by Conflict in Somaliland, host Simon Reeve travels to a refugee camp in Somaliland and accompanies a group of young boys on a field trip to the beach. This video is excerpted from BBC's Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.
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Q: Describe in your own words the status of Somaliland.
A: Somaliland is an independent, unrecognized country that is officially a part of Somalia. It is democratic and relatively safe.
Q: What led Mohammed to live in the refugee camp?
A: He had to flee Somalia or else he would be forced to fight by a militant group. He believes life in Somaliland will be better.
Q: Why did Fatima think organizing a field trip to the sea was important?
A: Many of these boys have witnessed murder, violence, and warfare. They have not had the opportunity to experience peaceful moments that make up a healthy childhood.
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