The UK government has said that at a conference it is hosting on Somalia's future next week it will set out policies on how to tackle the root cause of famine and contain the effects of drought…During more than 20 years of civil war, Somalia has seen clan-based warlords, rival politicians and Islamist militants battle for control - a situation that has allowed lawlessness to flourish. Last September, a UN-backed government came to power, after eight years of transitional rule, bringing some stability to some areas.
- excerpt from BBC News, “Somalia famine killed 260,000 people”, May 2, 2013
Using the excerpt, which statement BEST explains why the famine in Somalia had a high mortality rate?

A) The famine was caused by the continuous wars in Somalia.
B) Other countries would not help Somalia until they ended their civil war.
C) The United Nations would not send help unless they approved of their government.
D) The lack of political stability makes it more difficult for being to receive aid.