US condemns Somalia's deadly bombing

MOGADISHU – 15 October 2017: The United State has condemned Sunday a deadly truck bombing in the Somali capital Mogadishu which left scores of people dead and wounded.

“The United States condemns in the strongest terms the October 14 terrorist attacks that killed and injured scores of innocent Somalis in Mogadishu,” the U.S. Mission to Somalia said in a statement.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those who perished and wish a speedy recovery to individuals injured in the blasts. The United States lauds the heroic response of the Somali security forces and first responders and Somali citizens who rushed to the aid of their brothers and sisters.”

“Such cowardly attacks reinvigorate the commitment of the United States to assist our Somali and African Union partners to combat the scourge of terrorism to promote stability and prosperity for the Somali people and their regional neighbors,” the U.S. mission said. (MENA)

The bombing left about 53 people dead and more than 60 wounded.