Qatar Condemns Mogadishu Attack

Doha/Information Office/ 27 February 2016/ The State of Qatar expressed condemnation of the attack which targeted a public park and a hotel yesterday evening in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, killing and wounding a number of people. A statement released on Saturday from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed Qatar's firm position which rejects violence and terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, whatever its motives and justifications, stressing the solidarity of the State of Qatar with Somalia in its efforts to eradicate this phenomenon, which is contrary to all moral and humanitarian values. The Ministry concluded its statement by expressing sincere condolences with the Government of Somalia and families of the victims killed by this heinous crime. It wished speedy recovery for the wounded.