[Mitai-announce] Tonight! Come to learn about Somalia human rights!

[Jasmine Park]

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Human Rights and Civil War In Somalia: Stories from A Forgotten  
Country (Food Provided)

Speaker: Dr. Ali Abdiweli

Time: 7:00p–9:00p

Location: 4-237

Amnesty International is holding its monthly human rights lecture  
series on Somalia. Dr. Abdiweli Ali of Niagara University will  
address the history of Somalia, human rights crisis in a civil war,  
and what is necessary to improve the situation.

Since the overthrow of Siad Barre's 21-year government in January  
1991, civil conflict has torn Somalia apart, leading to the collapse  
of the state and the economy. In addition, threatened by drought and  
famine, the surviving population faces further massive loss of life.  
Civilians are being raped and mutilated, with the victims  
systematically targeted on account of their clan origin. Thousands of  
civilians were displaced. Warlords responsible for factional fighting  
have become members of the new government. Journalists were arrested  
and human rights defenders threatened in several areas.  
("www.amnestyusa.org")

Web site: web.mit.edu/amnesty


Jasmine Park
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Class of 2011
jaspark at mit.edu