EASF Stands with the Government and People of New Zealand

The entire Eastern Africa Standby Force fraternity expresses its deepest sympathy to the Government and the people of New Zealand following the cowardly terrorist attacks on 15th March 2019 at two mosques during Fridays' prayers' sessions whereby at least 49 people were killed and many more seriously injured.

EASF strongly condemns these cowardly acts perpetrated on innocent people in these two attacks. We offer our most heartfelt condolences to all families and friends of those killed in the attacks and wish a speedy recovery to the injured ones.

The Standby Force joins hands with the rest of the region and the world in offering our support and solidarity to the Government and people of New Zealand in this difficult period. Peace and security in the entire world is of utmost importance to EASF and today, in the midst of this unfortunate event, we once gain call on everyone to denounce all forms of violence and conflict. We all need to join hands to promote peace and security in this world.