Based on the Independent Expert's mission to Kenya and Somalia from 17-21 Sept. 2007; presents thematically key human rights issues and abuses brought to light during the period under consideration (Jan. 2007-Jan. 2008) and notes that while the situation in Somalia has always been of serious concern, the repeated peaks of violence which occurred over the past year have reportedly led to graver and deeper violations taking place in an environment of impunity.

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