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Attack in Mogadishu: Foreign Secretary's statement

The Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gave a statement strongly condemning the attack in Mogadishu, Somalia.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and The Rt Hon James Cleverly MP
• Published: 30 October 2022
• Last updated: 30 October 2022 — See all updates

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Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said:

I condemn in the strongest possible terms yesterday’s cowardly and horrific attack in Mogadishu. My thoughts are with the families and friends of those who were tragically killed and hurt. We continue to stand with the government and people of Somalia in their fight against terrorism. The UK condemns terrorism in all its forms.

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Published 30 October 2022
Last updated 30 October 2022 + show all updates

1. 30 October 2022

   statement updated

2. 30 October 2022

   First published.