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Minister Ellwood statement on Somalia

Minister for the Middle East and Africa, Tobias Ellwood, condemns attack in Mogadishu and offers his condolences to families of victims.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Tobias Ellwood
• Published: 30 August 2016

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

Minister Ellwood said:

I strongly condemn this latest attack in Mogadishu that claimed the lives of yet more innocent civilians.  My thoughts are with the families of the victims and those injured. This attack and those like it, such as the suicide bombings in Galkayo on 21 August and last week’s attack at Lido beach, only strengthen our determination to work with the Somali people in their efforts to build a secure and stable future.

The UK stands with Somali security services, the African Union Mission in Somalia and other international partners in confronting the threat of al-Shabaab. Together, we will continue to support Somalia in the fight against extremism, and as it strives towards a peaceful electoral process this year.

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Published 30 August 2016