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Somalia: President condemns Kampala blasts.

  1. Posted on Friday 16 July 2010 - 17:30
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    Somali President Sheikh Shariff Ahmed has condemned the twin blast that claimed the lives of at least 75 people in the Ugandan capital Kampala.
    Speaking to reporters in the Somali capital Mogadishu the President said it was unfortunate that the radical group Al-Shababis making life difficult for Somalis who have been displaced and are now living in foreign countries.
    He said the actions by Al-Shabab are likely to bring problems by Somalia who are being hosted by countries like Uganda. The president also condemned the militant group AL-Shabab for targeting African Mission peace keeping force in Somalia. “Any attack against the peace keepers is an obstacle to lasting peace in Somalia, since the soldiers are in Somalia to support the people,” said Sheikh Sharriff.
    He added that his government would not allow Somalia to become a safe haven for international terrorists. Shariff said the Transitional Federal government will do all it can to drive militants out of Somalia.
    Shariff called on the International community to support and aid his government to bolster chances of lasting peace in Somalia.
    Radical Islamist group Al Shabab took the responsibility of the twin blast that hit the Kampala while residents were watching the final of the 2010 World cup which was being held in the African continent for the first time. Al Shabab has warned of similar attacks in Burundi. It has called for the Uganda and Burundi to with draw their troops from Somalia.
    The group said the attack was to avenge for the civilians killed by the peacekeeping force in the Somali capital Mogadishu.

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