Petition · past parliament · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Urgent humanitarian assistance to the people of Las Anod, Somalia

Closed 2,068 signatures

What the petition asks

At least 200 people have been killed and 450 injured in the recent fighting in Las Anod. There are serious concerns about its humanitarian impact
We urge FCDO to work with partners, INGOs and communities in Las Anod to provide humanitarian assistance, for example via Garowe or Ethiopia

Around 200,000 people have been reportedly displaced, and hundreds injured, including medical personnel. Houses and hospitals have been damaged, jeopardising access to essential care for the wounded. As a result, many injured have died being re-routed for treatment.

Humanitarian assistance is urgently needed to reach those in need. We kindly call on the UK Government provide humanitarian assistance, through safe routes, rather than territories under Somaliland control.

Timeline

14 Mar 2023 Petition opened for signatures
14 Sep 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 2,068
Status Closed
Department Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened 14 Mar 2023
Closed 14 Sep 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.