Jordan condemns assassination attempt on Somali president

By JT - Mar 19,2025 - Last updated at Mar 19,2025

AMMAN — Jordan on Wednesday condemned the assassination attempt on Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Mogadishu.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Sufian Qudah stressed Jordan’s unequivocal rejection of all forms of political violence, particularly attacks targeting public and political figures, according to a Ministry statement.

He also expressed Jordan’s solidarity with Somalia, emphasising the Kingdom’s full support for President Mohamud, his family, and the Somali people in the wake of the tragic incident.

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