Somalia’s Ministry of Internal Security has condemned the shelling of the UN compound in the capital, Mogadishu.

“The Ministry of Internal Security condemns the ugly act in which the terrorist groups shelled mortar against Halane camp. We regret that property was destroyed and the staff at UN’s compound were hurt,” the statement posted on the ministry’s Twitter handle read.

Al-Shabab said it had fired seven mortars into the UN compound.

Meanwhile, UN chief Antonio Guterres asked the Somali government to “investigate the attacks and swiftly bring those responsible to justice”.