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Foreign Secretary statement on Somalia attack

The Foreign Secretary has condemned the attack in Mogadishu on Saturday 14 October and offered his condolences to the families of the victims.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Boris Johnson
• Published: 15 October 2017

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The Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

The UK condemns in the strongest terms the cowardly attacks in Mogadishu, which have claimed so many innocent lives. My thoughts are with families of the victims, and the government and people of Somalia at this difficult time. I would also like to praise the swift response of Mogadishu’s security and first responders.

Those responsible have shown no regard for human life or the suffering of the Somali people. The UK will continue to support Somalia in the fight against terrorism.

Published 15 October 2017