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possible to meet the deadline fully, the process should be set in motion in all earnest. It
will be a tremendous psychological booster for the beleaguered Somali population.
89.
Following the recent suicide bombings in Kampala, the situation of Somali
refugees in Uganda has become more precarious. UNHCR/Uganda must give special
attention to the particularly difficult reality facing Somalis in Uganda today. UNHCR
and OHCHR should consider developing a cooperative mechanism to deal with
human rights problems of refugees and others in similar situation whether in Uganda
or elsewhere. Particular attention in this regard must be given to the protection of
human rights defenders who were forced to flee their country.
90.
The United Nations must give special attention to involving the Presidents of
Somaliland and Puntland in the Somalia peace process. The commitment made by the
new Special Representative in this regard is most reassuring. Particular attention
must also be given to the security concerns of these two states. Strong, stable and
prosperous Somaliland and Puntland could serve as beacons of hope for the rest of
Somalia.
For AMISOM
91.
While the expert recognizes that its troops have to serve under most difficult
circumstances in Somalia, particularly when their opponents do not always respect
the basic principles of humanitarian law, he emphasizes that AMISOM must
nevertheless do everything possible to ensure that its troops respect those principles
fully and take due care to avoid civilian casualties. In this respect, it should consider
providing its troops with proper equipment that would help minimize the risk of
civilian casualties.
92.
The African Union and AMISOM should establish an investigation mechanism
to conduct prompt, independent and impartial investigations into all allegations of
violations of international humanitarian law by AMISOM personnel, including
allegations of indiscriminate or disproportionate attacks, such as mortar firing or
shelling in densely populated areas. Such a mechanism should ensure the
confidentiality and the safety of potential complainants and witnesses, report its
findings publicly and recommend disciplinary measures and the initiation of criminal
proceedings against any personnel found to have been responsible for such violations.
93.
The African Union and AMISOM should consider developing its military
doctrine and concept of operations in situations like that of Mogadishu in consultation
with the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, UNPOS, OHCHR, ICRC, relevant
NGOs and others as appropriate.
For the international community
94.
The international community must commit to funding all relevant United
Nations activities at this critical juncture of the implementation of an international
strategy for Somalia. It is worrying that, as of end of June 2010, the 2010 consolidated
appeal for all United Nations activities in Somalia had only received US$337 million,
which is 57 per cent of the revised budget. The reduced funding has affected all non–
food programmes, including health, nutrition, water, sanitation, agriculture and
livelihood. Lack of fund would badly impact United Nations efforts for peace and
reconciliation in Somalia.
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