U.S. Condemns Obstruction of Humanitarian Work

U.S. Embassy, Nairobi, Kenya

Press Release

The United States government condemns al-Shabaab’s July 20 decision to ban three United Nations organizations and its looting of UN compounds in Wajid and Baidoa. While the Transitional Federal Government pursues broad-based peace and reconciliation efforts, al-Shabaab chooses violence, including amputations and suicide bombings. We condemn al-Shabaab’s crimes, which only further worsen the already dire situation of Somalis, who seek peace and stability after nearly two decades of suffering.

Wednesday 22 July 2009