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UN Secretary-General on Terrorist Bombing in Istanbul
UN Secretary-General on Terrorist Bombing in Istanbul, Turkey
The Secretary-General condemns the terrorist
bombing today in Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey.
This despicable crime targeting the heart of Istanbul’s
tourist district has reportedly claimed the lives of ten
people and injured at least 15 others.
The Secretary-General expects the perpetrators of this attack to be swiftly brought to justice. He sends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the people and the Governments of Turkey and Germany and other foreign citizens impacted by the bombing. He wishes those injured a speedy recovery.
New York, 12 January 2016
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