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Somalia Adopts Landmark Policy to Strengthen Civilian Protection in Conflict
🇸🇴 Somalia has officially adopted the National Protection of Civilians Policy (NCPP). Developed with CIVIC's technical support, this comprehensive policy is a major milestone in the effort to prevent, mitigate, and respond to civilian harm in conflict areas.
This policy aims to reduce harm by:
🛡️ Integrating protection into military planning and operations
📢 Strengthening early warning and communication with communities and frontline civilians
🤝 Enhancing civil-military coordination
✅ Ensuring accountability and response to civilian harm incidents
📣 Listen to Ahmed Ibrahim, CIVIC Somalia Country Director, as he discusses the significance of this policy and what comes next.
