Secretary-General Condemns Attack on United Nations Convoy in Somalia,

 

Reaffirming ‘Undeterred Resolve’ to Maintain Support

 

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General condemnsthe attack on a convoy of United Nations vehicles that occurred today near the international airport in Mogadishu.  The Secretary-General expresses his deep condolences to the families of the Somali citizens that have been killed as a result of this attackand wishes a swift recovery tothose injured.

The Secretary-General remains determined to support the Somali Government in preventing such attacks and holding the perpetrators accountable.  He expresses his appreciation to United Nations staff in Somalia for their continued dedication under difficult circumstances.  The Secretary-General reaffirms the undeterred resolve of the United Nations to support the people and Federal Government of Somalia.

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