The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the suicide bomb attack near Somalia’s defence ministry compound in the capital Mogadishu that killed at least 15 people and injured many more. These cowardly attacks targeting security forces, government officials, and civilians are attempts by terrorists to weaken Somalia.

Expressing solidarity with Somalia in its fight against terrorism, the OIC Secretary General Dr. Yousef A. Al-Othaimeen offered his deepest condolences to the families of the victims, Government and people of Somalia on the tragic loss of lives and wished early recovery to the injured people.

Dr. Al-Othaimeen reiterated the principled position of the OIC against all forms of terrorism and extremism and repeated his call for international solidarity in the fight against the scourge of terrorism.