UN Secretary-General on terrorist attacks in Turkey
UN Secretary-General on terrorist attacks in
Turkey
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Terrorist Attacks in Turkey
The Secretary-General condemns today’s terrorist attack at Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport. He expresses his deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of Turkey. He wishes a speedy recovery to those injured.
The Secretary-General hopes that the perpetrators of this crime will be identified and brought to justice. He stands firmly by Turkey as it confronts this threat and stresses the need to intensify regional and international efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism.
New York, 28 June 2016
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