The ever-worsening situation in Somalia is alarming and is forcing more and more Somalis to flee.In the first quarter of 2011, the number of Somali refugees into neighboring countries, in comparison to the same period more than doubled.

Between January and March this year, nearly 50,000 new Somali refugees in Kenya, Ethiopia and Yemen have been registered.

People speak of the bleak situation in Somalia, which is marked by violence and human rights violations, forced recruitment and a devastating drought.

Violent clashes between government troops and al-Shabaab militia force people to flee.

The following film clips you can find out about the truth current unrest and its causes, as well as on the issue of toxic waste dump in Somalia.