United Nations News Centre - Terrorism 'will not stop the momentum,' says UN envoy, condemning attack in Somali capital
“This latest atrocity by al-Shabaab militants, taking place on a
religious holiday, provides fresh evidence of their disregard for the
lives and hopes of Somali citizens,” said SRSG Michael Keating, adding:
“The bombing may be intended to signal al-Shabaab's rejection of the
2016 electoral process. If so, it is a bloody and deeply
counterproductive way to do so, and won't have the desired result.
Terrorism will not stop the momentum.”
Mogadishu on various occasions. Shown here is the aftermath of a car
bomb attack on the city's Banadir Beach hotel on 25 August 2016. Photo:
UN Somalia (file)
