Strongly condemning the January 2019 terrorist attack on the 14 Riverside Complex in Nairobi, Kenya, offering condolences to the family and friends of the victims, and reaffirming solidarity with the people of Kenya.

condemns in the strongest terms the recent terrorist attack by al-Shabaab in Nairobi, Kenya, that resulted in the tragic loss of 21 lives;

offers its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victims and to the Republic of Kenya, and reaffirms its solidarity with the Kenyan people;

honors the memory of Jason Spindler, who was murdered in this horrific terrorist attack;

recognizes the heroism exhibited by Kenyan citizens, first responders, security forces, and the Kenya Red Cross Society to rescue those held hostage during the siege;

expresses its support for the Government of Kenya’s efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism, including efforts to prevent, detect, and deter future attacks, and encourages all Kenyans to stand together in condemning terrorism and violent extremism;

recognizes Kenya’s contributions to countering terrorism and violent extremism in the region, particularly al-Shabaab, including as troop contributors to the African Union Mission in Somalia;

recognizes the important role of United States assistance to combat al-Shabaab and other terrorist activity in the region, including efforts to build Kenya’s capacity to respond to and prevent such attacks; and

urges the Government of Kenya to work expeditiously to bring the perpetrators to justice, adhering to the rule of law, respect for human rights, and due process in its efforts to counter terrorism and violent extremism.