UNITED NATIONS: As the attacks on Somalian parliament continue the United Nations envoy to the country has called upon all Somalis to unite with the authorities to thwart future attacks and “bring to justice those behind this murderous campaign” of terror that has intensified since the start of Ramazan.

In a press statement, UN Special Representative Nicholas Kay, condemned the attack on the parliament and the many killings claimed by Al Shabab since the start of Ramazan.

According to news reports, a car bomb went off earlier today just outside the main gates of Parliament in Mogadishu, killing at least four people. This is the latest in a string of high-profile attacks, including against Parliament itself.

Published in Dawn, July 6th, 2014