Somalia President Condemns Moscow Concert Hall Attack, Extends Condolences and Solidarity

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia has strongly condemned the attack that took place at a concert hall in Moscow which he described as “heinous terrorist attack.” Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, in a post on Telegram in which the group claimed its gunmen had managed to escape afterwards.

The President expressed his deepest condolences to the victims, their families, and all those affected by this horrific tragedy. He extended his heartfelt sympathies to President Vladimir Putin and the Russian people during this time of sorrow.

According to a government statement, The Federal government of Somalia stands in solidarity with the Russian people at this difficult time and rejects all forms of violence and terrorism.

At least 60 people have been killed and 145 wounded in Russia’s worst “terror attack” in years, as gunmen in combat fatigues opened fire and detonated explosives in a major concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow.

Russian authorities had launched a mass manhunt for the gunmen in the attack, warning residents in Moscow and its suburbs to look out for signs of the attackers. The Russian government did not immediately identify any of the suspects.