The European Union condemns the latest attack by the terrorist group al-Shabaab against ATMIS (African Union Transition Mission in Somalia) in Buulo Mareer today. 

This latest attack against soldiers conducting peace support operations in Somalia only reinforces our commitment to stand with the region and to hold to account those responsible for these continuously heinous assaults against Somali citizens and those seeking to stabilize the situation in the country.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and military comrades of those affected.