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Somalia: Alarm bells ring over arms transfers

Amnesty International (AI) has expressed concerns about increased international supplies of weapons and financial assistance to the Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG). These supplies increased during 2009, after the renewed military offensive by armed groups in south and central Somalia opposing the TFG, and the escalation of armed piracy off Somalia's coast.

Haiti: security is a problem in relief operations

As military escorts provide security for food and water deliveries, looting appears to be subsiding in earthquake-devastated Haiti. According to the United Nations, the overall security situation in Port-au-Prince remains stable, with limited violence occurring in areas which had been considered “high risk” even before the 12 January quake.

Angola Shooting is Wake-Up Call For Africa

The New Year celebrations were marred in several countries by deaths and injuries caused by celebratory gunfire.

Deaths from celebratory gunfire ruin festivities

The New Year celebrations were marred in several countries by deaths and injuries caused by celebratory gunfire.