MOGADISHU, Somalia - A group of Ethiopian National Defense Forces [ENDF] deployed in the AU forces was trained in the protection of human rights, a course which was offered amid raising claims that the contingent is involved in human rights violations within Somalia. Kareem Adebayo, who is the Head of Protection, Human Rights, and Gender Cluster for AMISOM, urged the officers to apply the acquired knowledge and skills to perform their duties. He said human rights protection is a fundamental virtue for the mission troops. A Human Rights Officer for AMISOM, Ulrike Kahbila Mbuton, reiterated the mission’s commitment to ensuring full compliance with international Human Rights Law. However, there have been claims that Ethiopia deployed non-AMISOM contingent in Somalia, which is accused of serious violation of human rights.

Source: Ethiopian News October 10, 2020 11:25 UTC