28 July 2008
Secretary-General
SG/SM/11721

Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

SECRETARY-GENERAL STRONGLY CONDEMNS BOMBINGS IN TURKEY

 


The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:


The Secretary-General strongly condemns yesterday’s bombings in Istanbul, which have reportedly killed at least 16 civilians and injured many more.  He deeply regrets the loss of life and conveys his sympathies to the families of the victims and the wounded.


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