The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned on Tuesday an attack on the convoy of President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, which resulted in many civilian casualties.
OIC Secretary-General Hissein Taha denounced this appalling act and extended condolences to the government and people of Somalia and the families of the victims, and wished the injured a swift recovery, SPA reported.
Taha reaffirmed the OIC's solidarity with Somalia and its people in confronting threats to their security and stability.
He also reiterated the organization's condemnation of all forms of terrorism and its support for the Somali government's counter-terrorism efforts.