Roundup: Youth-led campaign in Somalia tackles plastic pollution on beaches, boosts marine ecosystems

MOGADISHU, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Somali youth have launched a campaign against the littering of plastic waste on the beaches of the capital, Mogadishu, infusing vitality into marine ecosystems that support livelihoods.

This initiative for environmental protection began at Mogadishu's Liido beach in the Abdiaziz district two years ago. It started with only six volunteers, but the campaign has now grown, attracting thousands of volunteers from universities and community-based organizations.