This archive report was first published on 22 September 2019.
On Tuesday, a terror attack shook the Dusit Hotel complex in Nairobi, prompting swift condemnation from the United States and the United Nations.
According to a State Department spokesman, the attack was a 'senseless act of violence,' while UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres denounced it as a 'horrible terrorist attack.'
The US Embassy in Nairobi is working closely with Kenyan authorities to determine if any American citizens were affected by the attack.
As the situation unfolded, a US State Department spokesman issued a statement, saying, 'We condemn this senseless act of violence. The U.S. Embassy has actively offered assistance to local authorities.'
Published on September 22, 2019, the attack highlighted the need for international cooperation in the face of terrorism.
