Several American senators on Tuesday vowed to support the cooperation between Manila and Washington on counterterrorism in the wake of the bombings in Jolo, Sulu that killed 14 and injured nearly 80 on Monday.
US Senators Jim Risch and Bob Menendez of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senators Jim Inhofe and Jack Reed of the Senate Armed Services Committee sent condolences to the kin of those killed in the twin attacks reportedly carried out by two Abu Sayyaf Group suicide bombers.
“We extend our sincere condolences and a strong message of support to the Philippines and its people in the wake of the bombings on Jolo Island. We stand ready to support continued close cooperation on counterterrorism between our two militaries,” they said in a joint statement. “This cooperation is vital to the freedom, security, and prosperity of the United States and the Philippines.”
In Manila, US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim also condoled with the bereaved families as he deplored the terror attack.
“I offer my sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the victims of yesterday’s bombings in Jolo. We join the Philippine government in condemning these attacks and will continue to support our Filipino partners to strengthen national security,” Kim said in a tweet.
The Philippine Army believes that the Monday Jolo bombings were carried out by two female suicide bombers motivated by Abu Sayyaf leader Mundi Sawadjaan.
Another motive is that these female bombers could be widows of terrorists who were earlier killed or neutralized by government forces.
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Source: Latest Politics News Today (Politics.com.ph)
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