Somalia: Protection Cluster Newsletter | August 2026

Country: Somalia Sources: Protection Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. PSMN recorded 16,793 newly displaced individuals across Somalia in August 2026, primarily driven by conflict and insecurity (42%), drought (36%), and other causes (26%). Additionally, 1,616 individuals were exposed to protection risks, highlighting the continued need for protection monitoring, safe referrals, case management, and targeted life-saving assistance. SWALIM forecasts a h