MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – Turkish foreign ministry on Wednesday confirmed that Turkey will continue to support Somalia’s fight against terrorism barely a day after eleven were killed in explosion in Somali capital, Mogadishu.
In a statement, the ministry said Turkey was saddened to receive the news of the deadly attack in the Wadajir district.
“We strongly condemn this heinous terrorist attack and extend our condolences to the friendly and brotherly people and Government of Somalia. We wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives and a speedy recovery to the injured,” the ministry said.
The attack occurred near a checkpoint manned by Somali government security forces in Wadajir district, which is next to both Mogadishu’s airport and the headquarters of the Africa Union forces known as AMISOM.
Soldiers as well as civilians are among the dead. Several people were also wounded in the suicide bombing.
Al-Shabaab militant group claimed responsibility for the attack.
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