Somalia condoles with Belgium over terror attack, condemns act as heinous and inhuman

The government of Somalia has condemned the attack on Belgium airport and metro station Tuesday which authorities indicate so far has killed 34 people and injured close to 200 others.

In a statement from the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the government termed the attacks heinous and inhuman and condoled with the government of Belgium and its people.

“The fact that the terrorist would target innocent civilians in such a brutal and unforgivable manner is the greatest sign of their inhumanity and moral bankruptcy. Any violence against innocent civilians aimed at terrorizing them and their nation is deplorable and wholly evil,” the government said.

Somalia said the attacks will not frighten the people and government of Belgium but instead bolster the world world’s response to the great crime of terrorism.

“Our heartfelt condolences are extended to the families, friends and loved ones of all the innocent victims who were affected by this evil tragedy,” the government said.

Belgian authorities said they had not established exactly how many people were killed but media reports estimated 20 people were killed in two blasts at Maelbeek subway station attack while another 14 died when the first explosion went off at Zaventeem airport.

US president Barrack Obama speaking in Cuba said the attacks were “another reminder that the world must unite” against terrorism.

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, ISIL has claimed responsibility for the attacks.