21st February, 2017
The UN Security Council has condemned Sunday’s deadly terrorist attack at a market in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, that killed at least 39 people and injured dozens more.
The Council, in a statement on Monday, reiterated that its determination to support peace, security and development in the long-troubled country would not be swayed by the attack or any other attack.
The members of the Council expressed their deep sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims as well as to the people and Government of Somalia.
The 15-member body also wished a speedy recovery to those who were injured.
The Council commended the swift response of Somalia’s security and first responders during the attack.
It reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.
The Council stressed the need to bring perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism to justice.
The Council also reaffirmed the need to combat the scourges in accordance with international law.
It also paid tribute to all Somali and international actors working to bring peace and stability in Somalia.
The 15-nation body reiterated its determination to support peace, stability and development in Somalia and underlined that “neither this nor any other terrorist attacks would weaken that determination”.