Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu

The following Press Statement was published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs on Aug. 20. It is reproduced in full below.

The United States strongly condemns the Al-Shabaab attack at the Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu. We express our heartfelt condolences to the families who lost loved ones, wish a full recovery to those injured, and commend Somalia’s security forces. The United States remains steadfast in our support of Somali and African Union-led efforts to counter terrorism and build a secure and prosperous future for the people of Somalia.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs