Tension mounts as border town swells

Tension mounts as border town swells

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the displacement of people from Mogadishu due to violence, highlighting the story of Amina Derek Cooney who fled to Galkayo. Despite some returning, the security situation remains dire, causing further displacement. Humanitarian aid in Galkayo is limited, leading to overcrowding and tension between locals and newcomers. NGOs are involving local leaders to address these challenges.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Amina Derek Cooney decide to leave Mogadishu?

She wanted to find better job opportunities.

She was visiting family in Galkayo.

The fighting and explosions made it unsafe to stay.

She was offered free housing in Galkayo.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the 400,000 civilians who fled Mogadishu returned?

About a third

Half of them

None of them

All of them

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge faced by humanitarian organizations in Galkayo?

Too many volunteers

Insufficient resources to help everyone

Overabundance of medical supplies

Lack of food supplies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are NGOs trying to address the tension between displaced people and locals?

By providing more aid to locals only

By relocating displaced people to another city

By reducing the number of aid workers

By involving local leaders in their operations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the overcrowded settlements in Galkayo?

A natural disaster

A government relocation program

An influx of tourists

A large number of people fleeing from the capital