2024-01-12 17:37:02
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (Manusom) calls for those responsible to be brought to justice.
A number of mortar shells landed Thursday evening in the area of Aden Adde International Airport, where the United Nations compound is located. In addition to the death of a member of the UN guard unit, the projectiles damaged infrastructure. Al-Shabaab reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack.
« We condemn this act of violence and our thoughts are with the victim’s family and colleagues during this difficult time. “, declared the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Catriona Laing, quoted in a press release received by APA on Friday.
The UN in Somalia calls for those responsible to be brought to justice and remains committed to supporting the Somali people and government in their efforts to build peace and stability in the country, the document said.
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