Somalia: UN condemns deadly attack in central Galkayo

In a statement issued by his spokesperson on Saturday morning. Secretary-General António Guterres “strongly condemned the attack in Galkayo yesterday. which resulted in many casualties.” According to a statement issued by the United Nations Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) yesterday. Hundreds of people gathered at the Abdullahi Issa Stadium in the north-central Somali city of Galkayo in the Mudug region. In anticipation of Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble’s upcoming visit. when a suicide attack was launched. The victims include senior security officials. The United Nations Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) condemned the attack in a statement. The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia said. James Swan. “This abhorrent act is an attack against all the people and leaders in North and South Galkayo who have worked hard to maintain peace there in recent years.”

Bringing criminals to justice

The Secretary-General and his Special Representative for Somalia extend their deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish the injured a speedy recovery. In today’s statement, the Secretary-General expressed his hope that “the perpetrators of this attack will be brought to justice.” Mr. Guterres also “reiterated the UN’s full commitment to support the people and Government of Somalia in their fight against terrorism, violent extremism and organized crime in order to build a stable, peaceful and prosperous country.” For his part, Special Representative James Swan commended the people of Galkayo for standing firm in the face of such outrage. “We believe that such heinous violence will not deter them,” he said. nor their Somali brethren. about continuing on the path of peace, reconciliation and stability.” The UN recognized Somali security officials who work tirelessly for the safety and security of all Somalis. She called for those responsible for this crime to be brought to justice.