Iraq condemned the assassination attempt on Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, emphasizing the need for international cooperation against terrorism. A roadside bomb targeting the President’s convoy was attributed to al-Shabab, with the attack condemned by the UN and the UK Embassy in Somalia.
On Thursday, Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a condemnation of the attempted assassination of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The ministry’s statement highlighted the necessity for “strengthened international cooperation against terrorism” to tackle shared global security challenges and promote regional stability.
This condemnation follows a recent incident where a roadside bomb detonated near the presidential palace in Somalia, targeting the President’s convoy. The Somali Information Ministry labeled this attack as a “cowardly act of desperation” by the militant group al-Shabab, which subsequently claimed responsibility. Although the President escaped unharmed, witnesses reported casualties from the explosion.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also condemned the attack, reinforcing support for Somalia’s ongoing battle against terrorism and its aspirations for peace. Further, the British Embassy in Mogadishu publicly denounced the attack, asserting, “The UK remains a steadfast partner of the Somali government as they fight the violent extremists responsible for this despicable attack.”
Iraq has expressed solidarity with Somalia in the wake of the assassination attempt on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration against terrorism. The attack, claimed by al-Shabab, reinforces the ongoing security challenges faced by Somalia, which have drawn condemnation from both the UN and the UK, illustrating a collective stance against violence and terrorism in the region.
Original Source: shafaq.com
