Press Statement

The Government of FDRE strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Mogadishu

The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia condemns in the strongest terms the suicide attack that took place today at a hotel in Mogadishu killing three Ministers of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia, several members of the Transitional Federal Parliament, three journalists and more than 20 innocent students and civilians who were attending a graduation ceremony from Benadir University.  

The Government of Ethiopia expresses its condolences to the people and Government of Somalia and the families of all those who lost their lives in this appalling terrorist atrocity.  

The Government of Ethiopia believes such attacks should only redouble the determination of the international community and the United Nations Security Council to use all possible efforts to bring about peace and stability in Somalia.  In the face of these extremist actions, it is for us all to offer all the sympathy and support we can to the Government and the People of Somalia.

3 December 2009

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Addis Ababa