Arab Parliament Denounces Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu

Arab Parliament Denounces Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu
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Arab Parliament Denounces Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu

Arab Parliament Denounces Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu

The Arab Parliament denounced the terrorist attack in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, which resulted in dozens of casualties, the Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday.
In a statement, the Arab Parliament affirmed solidarity with the Federal Republic of Somalia in its fight against terrorism, stressing its rejection of all forms of terrorism aimed at destabilizing security and stability in the region.
It offered condolences to the government, parliament and people of Somalia, particularly to the families of the victims, and wished speedy recovery to the injured.
On Friday, at least 37 civilians were killed and 212 were injured in an explosion at a popular beach restaurant in the Somali capital.



UAE, US Discuss ‘Serious Developments’ in the Region

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The UAE and US flags
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UAE, US Discuss ‘Serious Developments’ in the Region

The UAE and US flags
The UAE and US flags

UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss serious developments in the Middle East, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported Thursday.

They discussed efforts to end escalation in all its forms and reach a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, WAM said.

Sheikh Abdullah affirmed the importance of boosting the efforts of the international community to improve the humanitarian response to the escalating crisis and ensure the protection of all civilians in the Gaza Strip.

He underscored the importance of putting an end to extremism and halting escalating tensions and violence in the region, which threaten regional and global peace and security, as well as accelerating the drive to alleviate the suffering of civilians in the Palestinian enclave.

Sheikh Abdullah and Blinken also discussed developments in the situation in Sudan and their humanitarian repercussions, WAM added.