Doha/Information Office/11 December 2016/ The State of Qatar expressed strong condemnation of the explosion which targeted a municipality building in the Somali capital Mogadishu Sunday morning.

In a statement released today, the Foreign Ministry said the State of Qatar condemns this criminal act which contradicts all human values and principles. The statement affirmed solidarity with the government and people of Somalia, and its support to all the efforts of maintaining stability and security in the country.
The statement also stressed Qatar's sincere condolences to the families of the victims, as well as the government and people of Somalia.