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Turkey condemns terror attack in Somali capital

Foreign Ministry: 'We condemn this malicious terrorist attack'

05.04.2017 - Update : 06.04.2017
Turkey condemns terror attack in Somali capital ( Sadak Mohamed - Anadolu Ajansı )

Ankara

By Zuhal Demirci

ANKARA

Turkey has condemned the bomb attack in Somali's capital Mogadishu that left seven civilians dead.

"We condemn the bomb-laden vehicle attack, which caused the death of seven civilians, including primary and university students and many injuries carried out today in Somali's capital Mogadishu," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

The ministry added: "We condemn this malicious terrorist attack and we wish God’s mercy on those who lost their lives, convey our condolences to their family and a speedy recovery to the wounded.”

At least seven people were killed and more than 10 others wounded in a car bomb attack targeting a busy cafe near two ministry buildings around lunch time in capital Mogadishu on Wednesday.

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