Somalia: United States Condemns October 28 Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu

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The United States condemns the October 28 terrorist attack in Mogadishu. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those injured and killed, particularly the families of government and security officials who perished in the attack. We commend the response of Somali security forces, which detained some of the terrorists and saved dozens of lives. 

The United States remains committed to

We commend the response of Somali security forces, which detained some of the terrorists and saved dozens of lives. 

The United States remains committed to

The United States remains committed to work with our Somali, African Union, and international partners to degrade and defeat terrorism as Somalia continues on a path to stability and prosperity for its people.


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For more information, please contact

Raymond W. Stephens
Public Affairs Officer
United States Mission to Somalia
Office  +254-20-363-6644
SomaliaPublicAffairs@state.gov

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