Somalia: Protection of civilians and human rights are critical for stable future

Headline Title: Somalia: Protection of civilians critical for stable future 23 February 2012 The London Conference on Somalia has not adequately tackled the dire human rights situation in the country which is threatening the lives of civilians including children, Amnesty International said today. “The recent surge in military operations increases civilians’ vulnerability to attacks and displacement, and brings more arms into a country already awash with weapons,” said Benedicte Goderiaux, Amnesty International’s Somalia researcher. “This is a lethal mix that could fuel further human…

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