SOMALIA: UN ENVOY “HORRIFIED” BY ATTACK ON WORLD BODY’S COMPOUND IN MOGADISHU

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SOMALIA: UN ENVOY "HORRIFIED" BY ATTACK ON WORLD BODY'S COMPOUND IN
MOGADISHUNew York, Jun 19 2013 11:00AMThe top United Nations envoy in
Somalia has condemned today's massive attack on the world body's
compound in Mogadishu, calling it a "desperate" attempt to derail the
country's recovery and development efforts.

According to the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), a pickup
truck rigged with explosives was detonated outside the gate of the UN
compound around 11:30 in the morning, and attackers then entered on
foot. Gunfire and further explosions followed, as staff took refuge in
secure areas.

"I am truly shocked and horrified by what took place in Mogadishu
today," the Secretary-General's Special Representative and head of
UNSOM, Nicholas Kay, said in a <"http://bit.ly/190fI5f">statement
issued to the press.

"The United Nations Common Compound houses UN personnel working on
humanitarian and development issues for the Somali people," he said.
"This was an act of blatant terrorism and a desperate attempt to knock
Somalia off its path of recovery and peace building."

The UN is verifying reports of casualties in the aftermath of the
attack, which media reports say was carried out by Islamic militants.
Mr. Kay noted that there are some who are injured, but that the vast
majority of staff are unhurt.

"Our Mogadishu colleagues are shaken but the United Nations remains
determined to stand by the people of Somalia. My deepest sympathies
and thoughts are with the friends and families of all those injured
and affected," he stated.

Mr. Kay also expressed his gratitude to the Somali Government and
people for the support, and to the Somali forces and the African Union
Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), which stepped in "quickly and
effectively" to protect dozens of UN personnel, Somali and
international.

Following two decades of strife and humanitarian crises, Somalia
entered a new phase in its history last year with the establishment of
a representative Government and the approval of a draft constitution.

UNSOM, which began operations earlier this month, is tasked by the UN
Security Council to offer expertise in areas ranging from the
political process to disarmament to help the country consolidate and
build on hard-won gains towards peace, reconciliation and
stability.Jun 19 2013 11:00AM
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