Somalia Joins Gulf States in Condemning Drone Attack on Saudi Arabia
GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: The Federal Republic of Somalia has strongly condemned a drone attack targeting Saudi Arabia, saying the incident constituted a violation of the kingdom’s sovereignty and a…
Somalia condemned a drone attack on Saudi Arabia, asserting it violated the kingdom's sovereignty and threatened regional stability.
What was announced
- Somalia expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and supported measures to safeguard its security and territorial integrity.
- The UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait also condemned the attack, reinforcing regional support for Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Arabia reported that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed three unmanned aircraft involved in the attack.
Context
The condemnation follows an attempted drone strike that Saudi authorities claimed originated from Iraq, amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
“The Federal Republic of Somalia strongly condemns the attempted drone attack targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”
Why this matters: This incident highlights Somalia's diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia and its stance on regional security issues.
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GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: The Federal Republic of Somalia has strongly condemned a drone attack targeting Saudi Arabia, saying the incident constituted a violation of the kingdom’s sovereignty and a threat to regional peace and stability, as several Gulf States also voiced support for Riyadh.
Somalia said the attempted strike, which Saudi authorities said involved unmanned aircraft entering its airspace from Iraq and being intercepted, risked further escalation in an already fragile region.
“The Federal Republic of Somalia strongly condemns the attempted drone attack targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” Mogadishu said in a statement, adding that it stood in full solidarity with Riyadh and supported “all measures aimed at safeguarding its security, stability and territorial integrity.”
Somalia warned that attacks on states and critical infrastructure undermine collective regional stability and urged restraint and respect for international law.
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