Question

which of the following statements best characterizes challenges placed on the US by conditions in Somalia from 1999 to 2009

Answer 1

"The numbers of refugees from Southern Europe decreased, while the numbers from Africa increased" would be your answer.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) war and instability in Somalia dramatically increased Somalian refugee applications to the US.

The statement that best characterizes challenges placed on the US by conditions in Somalia from 1999 to 2009 is "war and instability in Somalia dramatically increased Somalian refugee applications to the US."

The situation in Somalia is terrible. The civil war that started since the 1980s has placed the country in poverty, hunger, destruction, and permanent conflicts. Many armed groups have been fighting against the Somali government such as the United Somali Congress, the Somali Salvation Democratic Front, and the Somali National Movement.

The other options of the question were A) war and instability in Somalia dramatically increased the cost of relief aid to that country. C) war and instability in Somalia decreased oil exports to the US. D) war and instability in Somalia diverted all US agricultural exports to Africa.