Somalia: AU Plans New Somali Battle Rules

The African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) held a "very successful" seminar in the Rwandan capital that brought together experts on international and humanitarian law with the aim of enhancing the protection of civilians as the AU battles militants in Mogadishu.

Says Mr Wafula Wamunyinyi, the deputy Special Representative of the AU in Somalia: "What we require now is the political will. What we decided here will have to be approved by the leadership of the African Union."

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