Somalia: London Meeting Should Emphasize Rights

Email International donors meeting in London to discuss the new Somali government’s reform agenda should make accountability and women’s rights a priority, Human Rights Watch said in a briefing paper sent to conference participants. On May 7, 2013, over 50 countries will convene to discuss the government’s strategic plans for justice, police, and army reform, prevention of sexual violence, and financial management. (London) – International donors meeting in London to discuss the new Somali government’s reform agenda should make accountability and women’s rights a priority,…

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