Security Council Press Statement on Somalia attack

The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the
terrorist attack of 19 February 2017 at a market in Mogadishu that killed at least 39
people and injured many more.

The members of the Security Council expressed their deep sympathy and
condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the people and Government
of Somalia. The members of the Security Council wished a speedy recovery to
those injured.

The members of the Security Council commended the swift response of Somalias
security and first responders.

The members of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and
manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and
security and underlined the need to bring perpetrators, organizers, financiers and
sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism to justice.

The members of the Security Council reaffirmed the need for all States to combat
by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and other
obligations under international law, including international human rights law,
international refugee law and international humanitarian law, threats to
international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.

The members of the Security Council paid tribute to all Somali and international
actors working to bring peace and stability in Somalia. The members of the
Security Council reiterated their determination to support peace, stability and
development in Somalia. They underlined that neither this nor any other terrorist
attack would weaken that determination.
20 February 2017