Somalia President offers condolence for loss of 45 UAE troops

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MOGADISHU, Somalia, September 7, 2015 (Garowe Online)-Federal Government of Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has offered Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE armed forces Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan his condolences for the death of 45 Emirati soldiers in Yemen, Garowe Online reports.

“We belong to Allah and to him we shall return, May Allah have a mercy on the souls of slain and brave soldiers. They lost their lives while defending an issue built upon truth and justice, and their death will not put Arab League’s support for Yemen stabilization in jeopardy,” said Mohamud.

The President also wished comfort and patience to the bereaved families of Emirati servicemen reportedly killed in an explosion at arms depot in lawless Yemen.

United Arab Emirates is part of Saud-led Arab coalition pounding Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The tiny, but the wealthy Gulf State played a central role in a series of gains made by Hadi loyalists by putting boots on the ground.

The UAE announced three days of national mourning for the 45 soldiers martyred in Yemen. 

GAROWE ONLINE 

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