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Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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September 17, 2009
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) base, which killed nine African peacekeepers, including the deputy force commander. Around 30 others, including the commander, were wounded.
Suicide bombers entered the mission's compound in two explosive-laden vehicles bearing UN insignia. "We are conducting an investigation. I hope to receive a preliminary report as soon as possible. I condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms," Ban Ki-moon said during his traditional monthly press conference.
He expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded.
The UN Security Council authorized this peacekeeping operation in February 2007. At that time, the new African Union mission was tasked with taking the necessary measures to support dialogue and reconciliation in Somalia. It was mandated to ensure the protection of the transitional federal institutions and the security of key infrastructure. The AU mission assists in the reconstitution and training of national security forces and the creation of conditions necessary for the delivery of humanitarian aid.
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