African Union forces in Somalia (AMISOM) should release the findings of their investigation into alleged unlawful killings of 14 civilians by Ethiopian forces in July 2016, Human Rights Watch said today. The AU and judicial authorities from Ethiopia should work together to ensure those responsible are brought to justice and to prevent such crimes from happening again, Human Rights Watch said. Human Rights Watch is not aware of any investigation by Ethiopia into the incident. Human Rights Watch has found significant limitations to AMISOM and troop-contributing country responses to allegations of abuses against civilians. The Wardinle victims and their families are entitled to amends payments, which do not require a showing of fault, Human Rights Watch said.

Source: Ethiopian News January 26, 2017 17:05 UTC