UAE condemns Somali terrorist attack

Sunday, 21 August 2022 10:06

By ARN News Staff

The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a hotel in the Somalian capital Mogadishu, which left at least 21 dead.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) reaffirmed the UAE rejects of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at destabilising security and stability.

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Somalia and to the families of the victims, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured.

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