The Russian foreign Ministry condemned the attack grouping “Al-Shabab” on the base of the peacekeeping mission in Somalia

The Russian foreign Ministry condemned the attack grouping “Al-Shabab” on the base of the peacekeeping mission in Somalia


MOSCOW, January 15. In Moscow strongly condemned the attack grouping “Al-Shabab” on the base of the military contingent of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). This is stated in comments published on the website of the Russian foreign Ministry.

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“According to the information received, on 15 January, the militants of the radical group Al-Shabaab attacked a base of the military contingent of the peacekeeping Mission of the African Union in Somalia in the South, said in depodesta. – Reported the death of at least 50 Kenyan troops from the AMISOM”.

“We strongly condemn this terrorist attack, stresses the commentary. – Support the efforts of the Federal government of Somalia to rebuild the state and achieve national reconciliation. Russia as a permanent member of the UN security Council will continue to provide necessary assistance to the promotion of Somali-owned internal settlement”.

In depodesta also expressed deep condolences to the families of the victims.