Egypt condemned the attack on Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s convoy by Al Shabaab, which resulted in deaths and injuries. Egypt expressed solidarity with Somalia and reaffirmed its stance against terrorism. The President was confirmed safe after the incident, which marks a significant attack since 2014.
On Tuesday, an attack in Mogadishu targeting the convoy of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud resulted in casualties, and the Islamist group Al Shabaab claimed responsibility. In a statement released on Wednesday, Egypt condemned the “terrorist attack,” emphasizing its rejection of all forms of violence aimed at impacting Somalia’s stability.
Egypt’s statement conveyed its solidarity with President Mohamud and the Somali populace, reinforcing its commitment to peace in the region. Two high-ranking officials verified to Reuters that the President emerged unharmed from the incident, with advisor Zakariye Hussein confirming via X that Mohamud was “good and well on his way to the front lines.”
Eyewitness accounts from soldiers and local residents verified the attack on the President’s convoy, where a Reuters journalist observed four deceased individuals near the presidential palace. Al Shabaab declared in a statement on its Telegram channel, associated with al Qaeda, that their militants specifically targeted the Presidential convoy leaving the palace.
This attack represents the first direct assault on President Mohamud by Al Shabaab since 2014, following an earlier bombing at a hotel where he was addressing attendees. Egypt has offered condolences and sympathy to both the Somali government and citizens, extending wishes for quick recovery to those injured in the attack.
In summary, Egypt has condemned the Al Shabaab attack on Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s convoy, expressing solidarity with Somalia. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region as Al Shabaab continues its campaign against the Somali government. The attack marks a significant escalation in targeting President Mohamud, who was confirmed safe post-incident.
Original Source: www.dailynewsegypt.com
