Source: United Nations - Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General |

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Somalia

The Secretary-General condemns today’s terrorist attack in the vicinity of Mogadishu International Airport

NEW YORK, United States of America, July 26, 2016/APO/ --

The Secretary-General condemns today’s terrorist attack in the vicinity of Mogadishu International Airport. He expresses sincere condolences to the friends and families of the deceased, and wishes the injured a speedy recovery.


The Secretary-General reaffirms that such criminal acts will not diminish the strong resolve of the United Nations to continue supporting the people and Government of Somalia in their work to build peace and stability in the country. 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations - Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.