UN pays tribute to Somalis affected by terrorism

GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU: While marking the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, the United Nations in Somalia has today paid tribute to the many Somalis who have in one way or another been affected by violence.

The UN body has called for the provision of both immediate and longer-term support for the victims of terrorism and their families. 

“The United Nations stands in solidarity with all Somali victims and survivors of terrorism as they heal from their trauma, along with their families and communities,” said the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan.

“Somalia has made commendable progress on its path to peace and stability, and amid that progress, the voices of survivors must be heard and acknowledged, and their rights upheld – the past weekend’s terrorist violence in Mogadishu is a stark reminder of just how vital this is,” he added.

The UN General Assembly established the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism in 2017 to honour and support the victims and survivors of terrorism and to promote and protect the full enjoyment of their human rights and fundamental freedoms.