United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks at the Yemen peace talks closing press conference at the Johannesberg castle in Rimbo, near Stockholm December 13, 2018. TT News Agency/Pontus Lundahl via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. SWEDEN OUT.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the deadly attack by Al-Shabaab on an ATMIS base under the Burundi’s special forces in Middle Shabelle region.
“The Secretary-General extends his deepest condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives and to the Government and people of Burundi. He also wished speedy recovery to those injured in the attack. ” This is stated in a press release issued by the Secretary-General’s spokesman Stéphane Dujarric.
The statement added, “The Secretary-General commends all ATMIS troops and expresses their deepest gratitude for their service and commitment to peace and security in Somalia. The Secretary-General reiterates his call on the international community to provide full support to ATMIS and the Somali security forces in their fight against al-Shabaab. ” said a statement from the UN Secretary-General’s Office
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