The following statement was issued this evening by National Security Council spokesperson Ned Price.
The
United States strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Puntland,
Somalia. Today’s cowardly attacks targeting Puntland security forces,
government officials, and civilians
are another attempt by terrorists to weaken Somalia ahead of
its historic scheduled political transition this autumn toward greater
representation.
We
join international expressions of outrage against these brutal
terrorist acts. The United States expresses our condolences to the
families and other loved ones of those
killed in these attacks. We will continue to stand by Somalia in its
fight against terrorism and extremism and support Somalis in their quest
for a peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous future.
Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
Note: Additional information on the attacks is available here.
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