Investigations after the attack in Istanbul

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Investigations after the attack in Istanbul

After the suicide bombing in Istanbul, are a reminder of the German authorities, the German citizens, residing in the city, of caution. In the meantime, further details of which are clear – about the fact and about the victims.

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In the case of the suicide attack in Istanbul have been killed according to the government in Washington two Israelis, who also had US citizenship. Notes that the act was targeted Israelis, does not yet exist. In Washington, the speaker of the National security Council, Ned Price, said: “Turkey has suffered a terrible terrorist attack and we stand in support of our Nato allies and Partners.” Previously the US had referred to state Department spokesman John Kirby to the crime as a “cowardly terrorist attack” and the Turkey, the solidarity of the United States.

The ugly face

A suicide bomber had blown themselves up on Saturday morning at the Istiklal street in the European part of Istanbul in the air. Four people were killed and 36 others injured. Turkish media reported that the deaths there were a total of three Israelis and Iranians. Turkish foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu responded during a visit to Iran on the renewed violence in his homeland: “The Terror has shown its ugly face.” A Video from a surveillance camera from the site of the attack, shows the Explosion in the middle of passers-by. Eye witnesses reported of a loud Bang. Police cordoned off the area widely. Helicopters circled over the scene of the crime.

The scene of the crime: the Istiklal street in the European part of Istanbul

To known the assassination, no one. Pro-government media, however, the jihadists militia Islamic state (IS) for the fact responsible. Also, the perpetrators themselves came in the attack on the shopping street and killed. At least 36 people were injured according to Turkish figures, seven of them seriously.

No German wounded

According to information from the Federal government, not a German citizen is among the injured. The Federal Foreign office, German riet in the city continues to be one of great caution. “Travelers in Istanbul is advised, public places, tourist attractions and, in General, avoid crowds in the next few days,” – said in an updated travel and security advice. At noon, the Ministry had advised tourists to stay in their Hotels.

Last Sunday, had torn a suicide bomber in the capital, Ankara, more than 35 people in the death. To known fact, a splinter group of the outlawed Kurdish workers ‘ party PKK, the freedom falcons of Kurdistan (TAK). In January, a suicide bomber killed in Istanbul, twelve German tourists. This act of the terrorist militia Islamic state (IS) was added.

In the past few days, the German Consulate General in Istanbul, the Embassy in Ankara and other German institutions had been closed due to a terror alert.

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