President Donald Ramotar has extended condolences to Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and the people of that country on the killing of scores of persons at the Kenya Westgate Shopping Mall by militants.
Ramotar in a message said, “I wish to convey sincere condolences to the government and people of Kenya for the loss of innocent lives as a result of the siege at the Westgate Shopping Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
“We express our full solidarity with the Kenyan authorities in their efforts to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice while ensuring the safety and swift rescue of those still held captive. “During this painful time, I would also like to convey my sympathy to the families of the innocent victims of this despicable attack and to you too Excellency, for your personal loss,” the message said.
Ramotar said the government of Guyana unequivocally condemns this atrocious terrorist act and will continue to support the initiatives of the international community to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
The Somali Islamist al-Shabab movement has said it carried out the attack in retaliation for Kenyan military operations in Somalia.
