Turkey strongly condemns terror attack in Somalia

By Ali Murat Alhas

ANKARA (AA) - Turkish Foreign Ministry on Friday strongly condemned a terror attack in Somalia's capital Mogadishu that killed at least 11 people.

"We have received the news with deep sorrow that the terrorist attack perpetrated in Mogadishu, resulted in loss of many lives and left several others wounded," the ministry said in a statement.

At least 11 people were killed and 16 others wounded in a car bombing in Mogadishu on Thursday, according to officials.

"We strongly condemn this heinous attack, wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives, a speedy recovery to the wounded and extend our condolences to the brotherly people and Government of Somalia," the statement said.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the deadly blast in Mogadishu.