Ban Ki-moon condemns terrorist attack in Istanbul
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the
June 7 terrorist attack in the centre of Istanbul, which claimed
the lives of at least 11 people and injured dozens more, UN website
reported.
"The Secretary-General hopes that the perpetrators of this
despicable terrorist attack will be swiftly identified and brought
to justice," said a statement attributable to Mr. Ban's
spokesperson.
The explosion was reportedly caused by a car bomb targeting a
police bus, according to the statement.
Extending his sincere condolences to the families of the victims
and wishing those injured a speedy recovery, the Secretary-General
stressed that the UN stands in solidarity with the people and
Government of Turkey at this difficult time.
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