Sunday October 30, 2022
Cairo (HOL) - Ahmed Aboul Gheit, the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, condemned in the strongest terms the treacherous terrorist attack that took place today, Saturday in the Somali capital, Mogadishu.
Two car bombs exploded in succession at the Somali Ministry of Education, killing dozens of innocent civilians, including humanitarian relief personnel, and wounding large numbers of other citizens.
The Secretary-General expressed his sincere condolences to the families of the martyrs and the Somali government, wishing a speedy recovery to the wounded and injured.
Gamal Rushdie, the official spokesman for the Secretary-General, stated that the Arab League renews its strong support for the efforts made by the Somali state to confront terrorism, eradicate its roots and restore the state's role at all levels.