The Al-Shabaab terrorist group reportedly claimed accountability for the assault, which passed off late on Friday night time (native time) and concerned a suicide bombing adopted by a gun battle between militants and safety forces.
At the least 37 individuals have been killed and greater than 200 injured, a few of them critically, in line with media stories.
“The Secretary-General is saddened that the individuals of Somalia proceed to be victims of such heinous acts of terrorism,” Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN chief mentioned in a statement on Saturday.
“He reiterates that the United Nations stands firmly with the Authorities and folks of Somalia in opposition to terrorism and violent extremism,” Mr. Haq added.
The UN staff in Somalia additionally denounced the assault.
“Lido Seaside is a well-liked place for Somalis to spend time with household and mates and revel in the great thing about the Somali shoreline. Concentrating on this location is an abhorrent act that warrants the firmest condemnation,” James Swan, Performing Particular Consultant of the Secretary-Basic for Somalia, mentioned in a news release.
“As we be a part of all peace-loving Somalis in mourning this unhappy loss, I reaffirm the United Nations’ assist for and solidarity with the Federal Authorities of Somalia in its efforts to make sure peace, safety, and stability within the nation,” he added.
Friday night time’s assault was one of many deadliest within the nation for the reason that October 2022 bombings in Mogadishu that killed greater than 120 individuals and injured over 300.
