The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms the attack perpetrated by Al Shabaab yesterday on the Al-Jazeera Hotel in Mogadishu. The attack resulted in a number of casualties and injuries, including to staff of diplomatic missions of several countries whose missions were based in the hotel. The

Secretary-General conveys his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to their Governments, and wishes the injured a swift recovery.
 

The Secretary-General affirms that such attacks will not deter the United Nations and international partners from our steadfast commitment to help the people and Government of Somalia realize a peaceful future for their country.