Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for a bomb attack on the convoy of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Mogadishu, which resulted in casualties. Egypt condemned the attack, expressing solidarity with Somalia and rejecting terrorism designed to destabilize the country. The president was confirmed to be safe, amidst witnessing of the assault by local residents and soldiers.
On Tuesday, an attack targeting the convoy of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Mogadishu resulted in casualties. The Islamist group Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for this bomb assault. In response, Egypt issued a strong condemnation of the violence and reiterated its rejection of terrorism intended to undermine Somalia’s stability.
The Egyptian government’s statement emphasized the nation’s solidarity with President Mohamud and the Somali people. They denounced the attack as a “criminal terrorist act” and expressed their commitment to opposing all forms of violence designed to destabilize Somalia.
Following the attack, reports confirmed that President Mohamud was unharmed. Presidential adviser Zakariye Hussein indicated on social media that the President was safe and heading towards the front lines. Eyewitness accounts, including those from soldiers and residents, noted that the president’s convoy had indeed been targeted, with fatalities observed at the scene.
Al Shabaab asserted via their Telegram channel that their operatives specifically aimed at the President’s convoy as it departed from the presidential palace towards the airport. Though Al Shabaab has regularly conducted attacks as part of its long-standing campaign against the Somali government, this incident marked the first direct targeting of President Mohamud since 2014.
Additionally, Egypt extended heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Somalia, particularly to the families of the casualties, while wishing a swift recovery to the injured individuals affected by the assault.
The attack on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s convoy, claimed by Al Shabaab, has drawn strong condemnation from Egypt, which reaffirmed its stance against terrorism aimed at destabilizing Somalia. The President emerged unharmed, and this incident underscores the ongoing security challenges in Somalia, particularly with Al Shabaab’s relentless assault on government figures. Egypt’s solidarity with Somalia highlights the regional support against terrorism.
Original Source: www.dailynewsegypt.com
