Violent extremists have carried out bombings in the Somali capital of Mogadishu on various occasions
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 20 (NNN-Xinhua) — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday strongly condemned the attack that took place in Galkayo on Friday, which resulted in heavy casualties.
At least 10 people were reportedly killed on Friday and more than 10 others were wounded when a suicide bomber blew himself up near a stadium in Galkayo town in the Mudug region of central Somalia, ahead of a planned address by Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Roble.
Through a statement attributable to his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, the UN chief extended his deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those who were injured.
He hoped that the perpetrators of this attack will be brought to justice, the statement said.
The secretary-general reiterated the full commitment of the United Nations to support the people and government of Somalia in their fight against terrorism, violent extremism and organized crime toward building a stable, peaceful and prosperous country. — NNN-XINHUA
