The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Puntland, Somalia.  Today’s cowardly attacks targeting Puntland security forces, government officials, and civilians are another attempt by terrorists to weaken Somalia ahead of its historic scheduled political transition this autumn toward greater representation. We join international…

The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms yesterday’s terrorist attack in Gaziantep, Turkey.  The perpetrators of this barbaric act cynically and cowardly targeted a wedding, killing dozens and leaving scores wounded.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to…