Al-Shabab militants in Somalia accused the United Nations to exaggerate the suffering of the Somali people and politicizing the humanitarian crisis in the country.

The UN said Wednesday its hunger has swept the country in the continent of Africa and approximately 3.7 million Somalis are dying of hunger. Similarly, as reported by Reuters on Friday (22/07/2011).

"It is true, the country is stricken by drought, but his condition did not like what they say," said spokesman Al Shabab Ali Mohamud Rage.

Somalia militant also reiterated the United Nations declared it as they have another purpose.

The UN had previously stated, dozens of Somalis have died from starvation, and Somalia also get ranked first in terms of malnutrition.

In this month, militants Somalia imposed a ban on receiving food aid. The ban is intended to allow the Somali community does not depend on outside help.

The Somali government also considered unable to take care of its citizens are starving. Over the years, this country has no effective government.