AU condemns Baidoa attacks

The Africa Union peacekeeping mission (AMISOM) has condemned Sunday’s attacks on the restaurant in Baidoa town, which killed at least 30 people and wounded dozens.

A vehicle loaded with explosives was used in the first attack, while the second bombing was carried out by a man wearing belts laden with explosives and targeted two popular restaurants frequented by local politicians.A suicide bomber detonated explosives inside the hotel.

In a statement issued in Mogadishu on Monday, AMISOM has strongly condemned this evening’s terror attack by Al-Shabaab in Baidoa in which several civilians have lost their lives.

“I am saddened by the loss of innocent lives through acts of terror committed by ruthless individuals who have no value for life,” said AU Special Representative Ambassador Francisco Caetano Madeira in statement.

“AMISOM, working in-conjunction with the Somali National Security Forces and other partners have renewed efforts to degrade and neutralize this terror organization. This objective is being pursued with the determination and commitment it deserves,” he added.

The attack claimed by  Al-Shabaab, was the deadliest single attack in Baidoa for the last two years, killing 30 people mostly civilians and wounding 40 others as it occurred in a busy street in Baidoa town.

The targeted city is located about 245 kilometers (152 miles) northwest of Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.