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 Interior Ministry Highlights Successful Efforts at Countering Narcotics

Deputy Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood. (SPA)
Deputy Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood. (SPA)
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Saudi Interior Ministry Highlights Successful Efforts at Countering Narcotics

Deputy Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood. (SPA)
Deputy Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood. (SPA)

Deputy Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood, said on Tuesday that the Kingdom implemented a comprehensive security campaign that successfully dealt with drug-related crimes.
He said the campaign entailed coordinated security plans involving all concerned parties.
Dawood, who led the Kingdom's delegation to the 2nd Baghdad International Conference on Countering Narcotics 2024 held in Iraq on Monday, stressed the need to strengthen efforts among the participating nations to control the spread of narcotics and to discuss mechanisms to stop drug trafficking.
He emphasized that countering smuggling and drug trafficking fall in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 top priorities.
Dawood highlighted the Kingdom's commitment to dealing with the dangers posed by drugs to the security and stability of society by harnessing national capabilities to raise the society's awareness to this threat.