PRESS RELEASE
(For Immediate release)
ATMIS PR/14/2024
Mogadishu – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) strongly condemns the mortar attacks launched at the Halane Base Camp this morning.
“The heinous attack will not deter us and the Somali Security Forces from pursuing lasting peace and security in Somalia. We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to combat terrorism and build a peaceful and prosperous Somalia,” said the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) and Head of ATMIS, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef.
ATMIS extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to the families, friends, and relatives of those who lost their lives and wishes a quick recovery to those injured during the attack.
ATMIS Senior Leadership Team this morning visited the impact sites.
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For more information contact
Snr. Communications Officer Ms. Gifty Bingley (BingleyG@africa-union.org)
Force Spokesperson, Lt. Col Said Mwachinalo (fhq-sp@au-atmis.org)
Email:atmismediacenter@au-atmis.org
Cell phone: (Somalia) +252 616 982 416/+252 613 665 356/+252 617 682 175; (Nairobi) +254 722 433998