The UN, President condemn Sunday attacks in northern Somalia

The UN has condemned the Sunday attack in Galkaayo which has so far claimed 15 lives and injured 80 others.

In a statement, UN special envoy to Somalia Michael Keating said attacks were a disregard for human life and also noted the vulnerable state at which civilians and children are in.

“Extremists have once again demonstrated their disregard for human life,” said SRSG Keating. “This act of terror highlights the vulnerability of Somali civilians including children to actors who continue to use violence to achieve their objectives.”

The explosions happened in succession targeting a municipal government building near a crowded market ripping through the building and leaving death in its wake.

The envoy also thanked the response from Puntland forces who gunned down the suicide bombers as they drove the second vehicle closer to the building.

Meanwhile Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has also condemned the bombings noting the campaign against Al-Shabaab will continue unhindered.

“The rightful fighting to defend the lives of Somali people will be continuous and this mission will be over. The terrorists will be annihilated from Somalia as well as whole of East Africa,” said President Mohamud.