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Turkish President condemns bomb attack in Istanbul

Türkiye Materials 31 October 2010 19:58 (UTC +04:00)
Turkish President Abdullah Gul on Sunday has condemned the bomb attack in Istanbul's Taksim Square, Anadolu Agency reported.
Turkish President condemns bomb attack in Istanbul

Turkish President Abdullah Gul on Sunday has condemned the bomb attack in Istanbul's Taksim Square, Anadolu Agency reported.

"Those who preferred violence over friendship, brotherhood and peace will not be able to reach their goals in the face of our people's unity, solidarity and will to live peacefully", he said.
  
President Gul expressed his profound sorrow after 32 people including 15 policemen were injured when a suicide bomber detonated a bomb wrapped around his body in Istanbul's central Taksim Square.
  
"I strongly condemn this heinous attack. Fortunately, the attack did not cause any loss of live. All segments of our society, regardless of their political views, should display a solid stance and condemn terrorism after such a cruel and inhuman act of terror. Also, it is essential to develop international fight against terror. Such acts of terror do not serve efforts to resolve issues in a period in which democratic rights are freedoms are improving, everybody has mobilized to find solutions to problems and our people displayed its will to live in peace and tranquillity," he said.
  
"Those who preferred violence over friendship, brotherhood and peace will not be able to reach their goal in the face of our people's unity, solidarity and will to live peacefully," he said.
  
President Gul also praised security forces for working so hard to ensure tranquillity and security of citizens.

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