Doha – Information Office – 26 November

The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the explosion that took place in a religious center in the northcentral city of Galkayo in Somalia, killing a cleric and nine of his followers.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's firm stance in rejecting violence and terrorism regardless of the motives and causes.

The statement expressed the State of Qatar's condolences to the families of victims as well as the government and people of Somalia.