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Humanitarian Coordinator statement on military operation in the Afgooye corridor
Nairobi Arbaco 23 May 2012 SMC
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Humanitarian Coordinator statement on military operation in the Afgooye corridor
Nairobi (23 May 2012) – The Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for
Somalia, Mark Bowden, made the following statement today:
Following the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and Somali National
Army (SNA) movement into the Afgooye corridor, I reiterate my call for all
parties to make every effort to minimize the impact of conflict on
civilians and allow full humanitarian access to all people in need.
At this stage, we have no reports of significant movements of people from
the corridor. However, I remain concerned that an escalation of hostilities
or a prolonged operation could lead to displacement, further straining the
capacity of settlements and host communities in Mogadishu or driving people
away from the life-saving help they require.
While remaining strictly neutral and independent of political and military
processes, humanitarian actors are coordinating preparations to ensure
immediate assistance is available to civilians most affected by military
activities in the corridor.
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