OIC Condemns Targeting of Military Base in Mogadishu

OIC Condemns Targeting of Military Base in Mogadishu
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OIC Condemns Targeting of Military Base in Mogadishu

OIC Condemns Targeting of Military Base in Mogadishu

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned on Monday the terrorist attack that targeted a military base in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, which killed several members of Somali, Bahraini, and Emirati forces.

In a statement, OIC Secretary-General Hissein Taha reaffirmed OIC’s rejection of all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism, and its support for the efforts of the Somali government to combat terrorism and improve security and stability in the country.

He expressed condolences to the families of the victims and to the governments of Somalia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.



Albudaiwi, Pedersen Discuss Means of Preserving Syria's Unity, Security

The Syrian flag is flown at half-mast in Damascus on May 20, 2024 (AFP)
The Syrian flag is flown at half-mast in Damascus on May 20, 2024 (AFP)
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Albudaiwi, Pedersen Discuss Means of Preserving Syria's Unity, Security

The Syrian flag is flown at half-mast in Damascus on May 20, 2024 (AFP)
The Syrian flag is flown at half-mast in Damascus on May 20, 2024 (AFP)

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi held a phone call with GCC Secretary General and UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen.

During the call, the two sides stressed that the GCC countries support all efforts aimed at preserving Syria's unity, sovereignty, and security, and stand with the Syrian people.
According to SPA, they also discussed regional and international efforts aimed at preserving Syria's unity, sovereignty, and security, as well as the latest developments in the region and ways to boost cooperation.
Albudaiwi stressed that the GCC countries support all endeavors that help achieve stability, prosperity, and security for the Syrian people, and the importance of solidarity, on the part of the international community, in supporting efforts to achieve a comprehensive solution to the Syrian crisis that respects Syria's unity and sovereignty, and contributes to building a better future for Syria and its people.