Secretary-General Condemns Terrorist Attack near Somalia’s Mogadishu Airport

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

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.