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G. For the African Union/AMISOM
108. The independent expert recognizes the commendable efforts of AMISOM forces in
protecting key installations in and around Mogadishu under most challenging security
conditions. As long as the Transitional Federal Government continues to be supported by
the international community as the best option for dealing with the situation in Somalia,
there is no alternative to this. He therefore urges all African Union and OIC countries to
strengthen AMISOM. In particular, he calls upon all African Union member States that
have pledged troops to AMISOM to make good their pledges to enable AMISOM to reach
its authorized strength.
109. In view of continuing allegations of human rights and humanitarian law violations by
AMISOM troops, the expert recommends that efforts are undertaken to increase the
troops’ compliance with the basic standards in those fields. They should, in particular,
make sure that under no circumstances are populated areas targeted by indiscriminate
shelling.
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