Somalia: Killing of a Somali MP Condemned

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, condemned the murder of and expressed his concern over the continued attacks on MPs. "The assassination of Sheikh Aden Mader is an appalling act," Mr. Kay said. "The murder of MPs is an attempt to intimidate and undermine those working to build a better Somalia.

Their killers will not achieve that objective." Mr. Kay commended Somalia's MPs for their courage and dedication in the face of continued attacks. He said "the UN is committed to supporting the important work of the Federal Parliament," adding that "urgent action is needed to bring the perpetrators to justice."

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