Egypt Condemns Al Shabaab Attack on Somali President’s Convoy
Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for a bomb attack on the convoy of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Mogadishu, resulting in casualties. Egypt condemned the act as terrorism and expressed solidarity with Somalia, affirming its rejection of violence. President Mohamud was reported safe after the attack.
On Tuesday, an attack in Mogadishu targeted the convoy of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, resulting in fatalities and injuries. Al Shabaab, an Islamist militant group, claimed responsibility for this bomb attack.
In response, Egypt has vehemently condemned the incident, referring to it as a “terrorist attack” and expressing its commitment to rejecting all forms of violence that threaten the stability of Somalia. A statement released by the Egyptian government emphasized its solidarity with both President Mohamud and the Somali people.
Reports from two senior government and military officials confirmed that President Mohamud was unharmed. Presidential advisor Zakariye Hussein reported on social media that the President was in good health and proceeding to the front lines following the attack.
Witnesses, including soldiers and local residents, confirmed the assault on the presidential convoy, with a journalist from Reuters noting the presence of four bodies at the scene near the presidential palace.
Al Shabaab proclaimed via their Telegram channel that their fighters specifically targeted the President’s convoy as it was departing from the presidential palace towards the airport. This incident marks the first direct assault on Mohamud by Al Shabaab since 2014, when they attacked a hotel where he was addressing attendees.
Egypt extended its condolences to the Somali government and populace, expressing sympathy for the victims’ families, and wished for a swift recovery for all those injured in the attack.
In summary, the assault on the Somali President’s convoy by Al Shabaab has prompted strong condemnation from Egypt, which reiterated its commitment to combatting terrorism and supporting Somalia’s stability. Fortunately, President Mohamud emerged unscathed, while the attack has rekindled concerns over the ongoing violence perpetrated by militant groups in the region. Egypt’s support reflects a shared commitment to peace and security in Somalia, highlighting the regional implications of such attacks.
Original Source: www.dailynewsegypt.com
