Britain condemns the attack on the town of Mandera in Kenya

The British government on Tuesday condemned the armed attack on the town of Mandera in northeast Kenya, which left 36 people dead.

The Minister for Africa Foreign Office James Dodrig "I am appalled," Tuesday "attacks in Mandera, Kenya province, killing 36 people, and in the town of Wajir, where one person was killed and many wounded," he said. "I would like to express my sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of those who died."

The minister continued, "there is no place for such violent acts which have no meaning in our societies, and the United Kingdom continues to stand by the Kenyan government in the fight against terrorism, and in their efforts to bring those responsible for these atrocities to justice, in accordance with international law."

It is noteworthy that young Somali extremist movement has claimed responsibility for the attack, vowing to launch other operations.