Somalia
Practice Relating to Rule 15. The Principle of Precautions in Attack
In 2011, in its report to the Human Rights Council, Somalia stated: “The Government forces are also bound to respect customary IHL rules relating to the prohibited methods and means of warfare including … precautions in attack”.
In 2011, during the consideration of Somalia’s report to the Human Rights Council, a statement of the delegation of Somalia was summarized by the Council as follows: “The principle … of precaution must be respected in the conduct of military operations.”
In 2011, in its comments on the concluding observations of the Human Rights Council concerning Somalia’s report, Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government stated: “The Government is taking all necessary measures to protect the lives of civilians.”
In 2011, in its comments on the concluding observations of the Human Rights Council concerning Somalia’s report, Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government stated:
The Government is committed to issuing clear and public orders and taking all necessary measures to prevent civilian casualties and ensure compliance with IHL including … the imperative to take the necessary precautionary measures to avoid or minimize incidental civilian casualties and damage to their property.