The United States strongly condemns the Al-Shabaab attack on the Hayat hotel in Mogadishu. We express our heartfelt condolences to the families who lost loved ones, wish a full recovery to the injured, and praise the security forces of Somalia.
The United States remains steadfast in our support for efforts led by Somalia and the African Union to combat terrorism and build a secure and prosperous future for the people of Somalia.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of the US Department of State.
