Djibouti (AGG)—The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) condemns in the strongest terms possible the recent Al Shabaab terror attacks on civilians carried out in Mogadishu and areas in the southern part of the Federal Republic of Somalia, and in which so many innocent citizens lost their lives and as many were injured within a span of two-week time.
IGAD offers its heartfelt condolences to all those who have been affected by the terror attacks. May those who lost loved ones have the strength to withstand the pain and may those who sustained injuries recover speedily.
IGAD commends the courage and bravery showcased by Somalia government soldiers in defending their territory, their Republic, their government, and their people against the repeated attacks against the institutions of the country, while appreciating the progress to the credit of the government made in bringing the country back to normalcy.
The Al Shabaab terror group is bent on trying to destroy the gains that the people and government of Somalia have achieved through their indomitable spirit, hard work and optimism.
IGAD, yet again, affirms its unwavering solidarity with and support to the government and people of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
