Acknowledgements

This report was researched and written by an HRW researcher and reviewed and edited by Leslie Lefkow, special initiatives researcher and Horn of Africa team leader in the Africa Division; Gerry Simpson, researcher and advocate in the Refugees Division; Andrew Mawson, deputy program director; and James Ross, legal director at Human Rights Watch.

McKenzie Price, associate in the Africa Division, provided production assistance and support. Grace Choi and Fitzroy Hepkins made possible the production of the report and Anna Lopriore assisted with the cover photograph.

Human Rights Watch wishes to thank the many individuals who came forward to offer the testimony and other information that made this report possible.