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UN Secretary-General's Spokesman on Somalia

Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General

The United Nations will not be deterred from continuing to support the people and Government of Somalia as they continue working together for peace and stability in the country

NEW YORK, United States of America, June 16, 2017/APO/ --

The Secretary-General condemns the attack that took place last night into this morning against civilians breaking the fast in Mogadishu. He expresses his full solidarity with the people of Somalia and extends sincere condolences to the friends and families of the deceased.
 

The Secretary-General commends the response of Somalia’s security forces for their response. The United Nations will not be deterred from continuing to support the people and Government of Somalia as they continue working together for peace and stability in the country. 

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