17 January 2013

AU Troops Killed 7 Civilians in Somalia

The New York Times reports that African Union (AU) troops mistakenly opened fire on a religious school while pursuing militants, killing five children and two adults. The troops are part of the African Union Mission for Somalia (AMISOM). The Acting Force Commander states that it was investigated whether rules pertaining to AMISOM’s responsibility to minimize civilian casualties during its operations had been breached.

Source: The New York Times | Somali Official: AU Troops Killed 7 Civilians