UN envoy deplores deadly attack
The top United Nations envoy in Somalia has strongly condemned a violent and “cowardly” attack on Puntland government forces today that reportedly killed several people and injured dozens of others.
Top UN envoy in Somalia deplores deadly attack against Puntland forces
The top United Nations envoy in Somalia has strongly condemned a violent and “cowardly” attack on Puntland government forces today that reportedly killed several people and injured dozens of others.
According to a news release issued by the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), a suicide car bomber targeted the forces from the semi-autonomous region of Puntland in the port city of Bosasso at approximately 11 a.m.
“Such cowardly acts will serve no purpose,” the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and head of UNSOM, Nicholas Kay, said. “We stand by the people of Puntland as they strive for stability and prosperity.”
Mr. Kay, who paid a three-day visit to Puntland last month, expressed his sincere condolences to those who lost loved ones and wished all those injured in the attack a quick recovery.
Puntland is in the midst of an electoral process that should lead to a new parliament this year and presidential elections in January 2014.
Source: United Nations.
