European Union, United Kingdom condemn Mandera massacre

Kenya: The European Union and the UK has condemned the Mandera bus attack that took place last week and asked the Kenya government to prosecute the perpetrators.

Here is a statement from European Union

"The killing of 28 civilians in cold blood by Al Shabab at Mandera in Northern Kenya is a terrorist act which cannot stay unpunished. Perpetrators must be brought to justice.

The European Union expresses its deepest condolences to all the families of those killed.

The European Union will continue to support action against Al-Shabab in Somalia and will work with the Kenyan Government and Kenyan citizens to remove this threat from their country. "

Here is a statement from FCO Minister

Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has condemned the terrorist attack in Kenya and pledges continued UK support in the fight against Al Shabab.

Mr. Swire said:

“I strongly condemn the attack that took place in Mandera County, Kenya, today, killing 28 people. I offer my condolences to the families and loved ones of those who died.

“There can be no place for such senseless acts of violence in our societies. The UK stands by the Kenyan government in its fight against terrorism and in its efforts to bring those responsible for this barbaric act to justice.