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UNITED NATIONS, April 15 (KUNA) -- UN Security Council on Monday condemned
in the strongest possible terms yesterday's terrorist attacks in Mogadishu,
Somalia, for which Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility, and which caused
numerous deaths and injuries among Somali and Turkish citizens.
In a statement to the press, the Council President, Rwanda, said "as
Somalia continues to progress towards greater peace and stability, it is
deplorable that ordinary Somalis, and members of the international community
supporting that progress, have been targeted by those who seek to prevent
peace."
The Council reaffirmed that "terrorism in all its forms and manifestations
constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and
security, and that any acts of terrorism are "criminal and unjustifiable,
regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed.
"
The Council reiterated its "determination to combat all forms of terrorism,
" in accordance with its responsibilities under the Charter of the United
Nations, and underlined its "willingness to take action against those whose
behaviour threatens the peace, stability, or security of Somalia."
It further reaffirmed its resolve to support the peace and reconciliation
process in Somalia, including through the imminent deployment of a new UN
Special Political Mission.
The Council took the opportunity to extend its condolences to the victims
and their families, the people and the Government of Somalia as well as the
Turkish Government. (end)
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