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EU condems attack on Somali presidential palac
European Union Special Envoy to Somalia, Michele Cervone d’Urso condemned Tuesday night’s terrorist attack on Somalia’s presidential compound in Mogadishu.
In a press release, the special envoy expressed sympathy with the victims and their families.
“I am appalled by this hideous attack which took place in the month of peace, the Holy Ramadan. I pay respect to those who lost their lives in protecting the Federal leadership and call for a thorough investigation of this attack.” He said.
Cervone d’Urso hailed the courage of the Somali security forces and their African Union allies for their quick response to the attack.
He said the European Union will continue its unstinting support to the people of Somalia in their efforts to recover from years of conflict and suffering, adding such cowardly acts will not be tolerated and those responsible should be brought to justice
Kay: Somali security forces need the support of the people
United Nations Special Envoy to Somalia, Nicholas Kay has strongly condemned Tuesday night’s attack on the presidential compound in Mogadishu after he met Somalia’s top leaders in the Somali capital.
He said the political progress in Somalia is only possible through the unity of the country’s political institutions as he reiterated United Nations unwavering support to the people and the government of Somalia in their efforts to achieve peace and stability.
The special envoy further hailed the prompt action taken by the Somali security forces and their African Union allies to foil the terrorist attack against the heavily fortified presidential compound in Mogadishu.
“I commend the prompt action taken by the Somali and African Union security forces, who successfully dealt with the attack. They need the active support and cooperation of the people of Mogadishu,” he said.
“I commend the Government’s swift action to learn lessons from the recent attacks and to take steps to improve the delivery of security services.
“We continue to work actively with the Federal Government, AMISOM and international partners to build strong national security institutions to secure the country,” he added.
Kay extends his deepest sympathies to those affected, and to their friends and families.
US condemns terrorist attack on Somali presidential compound
The government of the United States has strongly condemned Tuesday night’s terrorist attack on Somalia’s presidential compound in Mogadishu.
The US government sent its condolences to the victims of Tuesday night’s attacks, “We offer our condolences to the victims and their families,” said US State Department Spokesperson, Jen Psaki in a press statement.
The statement further read, “Incidents such as this further demonstrate that insecurity in Mogadishu persists, including very real threats from Al Shabaab.
This is why we continue to support the efforts of the Somali National Security Forces and the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) to expand security and stability in Somalia. These forces stopped today’s attackers and prevented further harm.” The report said.
The government of the United States said it stands as a firm partner to the people and the government of Somalia as they continue to forge their path towards peace and stability
Somali PM sacks security chiefs following presidential place attack
Somali Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed today sacked Somali Police Force Commissioner Abdihakim Dahir Saaid and National Security Agency chief, Gaas Bashir Mohamed Jama following Tuesday night’s attack on Somalia’s presidential compound in Mogadishu.
Speaking at a press conference in Mogadishu, Somalia’s Information Minister, Mustaf Sheikh Ali Dhuhulow said the prime minister named Mohamed Sheikh Hassan Ismail as the new Police Force Commissioner and Mohamed Abdullahi Hamud as Acting National Security Agency chief.
Dhuholow further stated that the Somali premier ordered Banadir regional police chief as well as the region’s head of security to directly report to the Banadir Governor, General Hassan Mohamed Hussein Mungab.
He added the prime minister urged the new security chiefs to carry out their duties efficiently and professionally saying the government will closely monitor the progress in the country particularly in the capital, Mogadishu.
Somali Prime Minister appoints new National Security Minister
Somali Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed on Wednesday named former Banadir regional security agency chief, Khalif Ahmed Ereg as the new National Security Minister to replace Abdikarim Hussein Guled who resigned from his post following Al Shabaab’s deadly attack on Somali Parliament in May.
Somali Information Minister, Mustaf Sheikh Ali Dhuhulow who held a press conference in Mogadishu said that Somali Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed urged the new minister to serve the nation and perform his duties in a professional way.
Dhuholow said the federal government will closely keep an eye on the country’s security progress.
Following the resignation of former National Security Minister, Abdikarim Hussein Guled in May this year, Somalia’s Defense Minister Mohamed Sheikh Hassan Hamud was named as acting National Security Minister.
The appointment of Khalif Ahmed Ereg as National Security Minister comes hours after Al Shabaab militant group attacked Somali Presidential Palace in Mogadishu.
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