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Terrorist Attack in Somalia

Statement by Foreign Press Secretary Norio Maruyama:

In relation to the large number of casualties arising from the explosion of a vehicle loaded with explosives at the Abagedo market in Mogadishu City, the Federal Republic of Somalia on February 20 (February 19 local time), Japan extends its sincere condolences to the bereaved families, and expresses its heartfelt sympathy to those who were injured.

Distributed by APO on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.