Somalia Adopts Landmark Policy to Strengthen Civilian Protection in Conflict

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.