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.



Saudi Arabia Welcomes General Assembly Resolution on Israel's Obligations

Riyad Mansour, Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations, speaks during a Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Riyad Mansour, Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations, speaks during a Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes General Assembly Resolution on Israel's Obligations

Riyad Mansour, Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations, speaks during a Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Riyad Mansour, Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations, speaks during a Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed a United Nations General Assembly resolution requesting the International Court of Justice to issue a legal advisory opinion regarding Israel’s obligations concerning the activities of the UN and other states in support of the Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian territories.

The resolution was sponsored by Norway in partnership with Saudi Arabia and several other countries.

The resolution, aimed at supporting and assisting the Palestinian people under the current circumstances, reflects a clear international consensus on the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state, the ministry said.

It added that the Kingdom appreciates the positive stance of the countries that voted in favor of the resolution.