The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), is a multidimensional mission (military, police and civilian), authorised by the African Union and mandated by the United Nations Security Council (Credit: ATMIS)

By Gary Raynaldo    DIPLOMATIC   TIMES

The international community has condemned a reported attack by Al-Shabab militants in Somalia that may have killed 170  peace keepers. According to the BBC,  the  al-Qaeda affiliate says it killed 170 AU soldiers Tuesday, mostly from Burundi who were part of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) 

“The EU strongly condemns the attack on the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia’s (ATMIS) operating base in the area of El-Baraf town in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region on 3 May 2022 which resulted in the death and injury of a number of peacekeepers from Burundi as well as a several Somali citizens.”

-EU statement

AU Chairman Condemns Attack in Somalia 

The Chairperson of the Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack perpetrated by Al Shabaab militants

PRESS RELEASE: AU Chairperson @AUC_MoussaFaki condemns attack on #ATMIS base in #Somalia. ➝ https://t.co/IVKdymrK4B pic.twitter.com/teDLtcsoe5

— ATMIS (@ATMIS_Somalia) May 4, 2022

France strongly condemns the attack by Al Shabab

France strongly condemned the attack by Al Shabab on a base belonging to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia. 

“France offers its condolences to the families of the deceased soldiers and the Burundian authorities. France stands with the African Union in the fight against terrorism” 

-Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs Spokesperson