Egypt Condemns Suicide Attack in Mogadishu

Egypt condemned the treacherous suicide attack that took place in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, on January 18th, which resulted in a number of victims and injured.

The government and the people of Egypt also express their sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Somalia and to the families of the victims.

In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt wished a speedy recovery for all the injured and confirmed its support for Somalia in the face of all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism.

According to authorities, a suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest outside an army training camp in Mogadishu's Wadajir area on Tuesday, killing at least four persons and injuring more than ten others.

The bomber came inside the tea shop, claimed to be a client, and sat for tea, according to police. The bomber went off a few moments later.

Major Abdifatah Aden, a police spokesman, said the bomber targeted the tea store customers on purpose. The explosion injured 14 persons, and four of them died as a result of their injuries after being evacuated from the scene, according to Aden.

The extremist group al-Shabab promptly claimed credit for the attack on Tuesday.

The tea store, which was composed of corrugated sheet metal, was severely damaged by the explosion.

A second explosion occurred in the same district around two hours after the first, according to authorities. According to police, the latter attack was carried out by a device mounted to a private company's truck, and no casualties were reported.

Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu, a Somali government spokesman and former journalist, was critically injured on Sunday when a suicide bomber ran up to his car and detonated an explosive vest.

Shrapnel from the device damaged Moalimuu's hand and leg. He was transported to Turkey for medical care since then.

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