As an indication of the gravity of the situation, it may also be mentioned that a large number of airstrips in South Central Somalia were closed, creating difficulties for the movement of all, including aid workers.
这一情况严重性的一个标志是，或许也可以指出，索马里中南地区的很多简易机场已经关闭，从而为所有人(包括援助工作者)的行动造成困难。