MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – Turkish government has condemned Saturday’s terror attack in Mogadishu, which claimed lives of over eight people.
In a statement, Turkish Foreign Ministry extended condolences to the families of the victims.
“We received the news with deep sorrow that 8 people lost their lives and many were injured as a result of a suicide attack with bomb-laden vehicle following a mortar fire to the base of 12 April Brigade in Mogadishu, Somalia,” the ministry said.
“We strongly condemn this heinous terrorist attack. We extend our condolences to the brotherly people of Somalia and to the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia, wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives and a speedy recovery to the injured,” the statement also added.
Turkey has strong historical ties with Somalia on the principle of “win-win” relations, including more than 150 development aid projects carried out by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency since 2011.
Meanwhile, Qatar said has strongly condemned the explosion that targeted a Somali army site in Mogadishu, causing deaths and injuries of soldiers.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar’s firm stance on rejecting violence and terrorism regardless of motives and causes.
It expressed Qatar’s condolences to the families of victims and the government and people of Somalia, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
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