Many Somalian refugees sought entrance to the United States in 2006 and 2007. Describe factors that encouraged many Somalians to leave their country in the 1990s and 2000s.

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Somalia faced natural disasters and political conflict during this time period. Continued violence affected citizens, as clan warlords fought with militias loyal to the Union of Islamic Courts. Somalia faced international military intervention, and the country struggled to fight droughts, tsunamis, and starvation.