Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Somalia

28 Nov 2021

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Somalia

New York –  The Secretary-General strongly condemns yesterday’s deadly terrorist attack on a United Nations-affiliated convoy in front of the Mucassar School in Mogadishu, resulting in many casualties.

The Secretary-General extends his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a swift recovery to those injured.  He calls on the Somali authorities to bring those responsible to justice.

The Secretary-General expresses the full solidarity and support of the United Nations with the Government and the people of Somalia in their fight against terrorism and violent extremism.

This statement was issued on 26 November 2021 by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres.