AMISOM condemns terrorist attack on its base at El Adde in Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia - The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador Francisco Madeira strongly condemns the dawn attack on its base at El Adde in Gedo region by Al Shabaab militants.

The militants were engaged by AMISOM troops on the ground and repulsed. There were casualties and injuries registered during the fighting that ensued, details of which are still being verified. AMISOM commends the fast response and gallantry exhibited by its troops.