The government of Turkey on Saturday denounced the terrorist attack in the Somali capital Mogadishu.
“We have learnt with great sorrow that many civilians lost their lives and were injured as a result of terrorist attacks perpetrated in Mogadishu,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
“We condemn these heinous terrorist attacks aiming to undermine the security and stability of Somalia, wish God’s mercy upon those who lost their lives, convey our condolences to their families and wish speedy recovery to the wounded,” the statement added.
The foreign ministry said it will continue giving support to the efforts of the government and the people of Somalia to fight terrorism.
Turkey “will continue to stand by the Somali people and its Government in the fight against terrorism and in providing stability”
The federal government confirmed that all attackers that stormed the building of the ministry were killed after engaging a gun battle Somali security forces on Saturday.
At least 12 people including Al-shabab attackers were killed and 20 others wounded during the attack.
Al-Shabab fighters claimed the responsibility of the attack.
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