Debt cancellation is critical to build peace and alleviate poverty in Somalia. 

When you think of Somalia, some of the most severe humanitarian challenges in the world may come to mind. The country continues to endure violence, extreme poverty, acute food shortages, political instability, economic underdevelopment, human rights abuses, and recurring natural disasters, such as droughts and floods that lead to famine.  

But that is not the whole story.

Disclaimer: This piece represents the views of the author and not necessarily the views of AFSC as an organization.

Jonathan Kuttab is a leading human rights lawyer in Israel and Palestine. He was born in West Jerusalem, but after the Six Day War, his family moved to the United States.