Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attacks in Istanbul

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

The Secretary-General condemns today’s terrorist attacks in Istanbul, reportedly targeting Turkish police personnel, in which dozens of people were killed and injured.

The Secretary-General expresses his deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of Turkey, and wishes a quick recovery to those injured.  He hopes that the perpetrators of this terrorist act will be swiftly identified and brought to justice.