Terrorist attack on wedding party in Turkey condemned by UN chief


An attack on a wedding party in Turkey that killed at least 50 people and wounded dozens of others has been condemned by the United Nations chief.

Ban Ki-moon released a statement on Sunday calling for the perpetrators of this act to be identified and brought to justice.

A suicide bomber reportedly carried out the attack in the Turkish city of Gaziantep on Saturday.

The UN Secretary-General expressed his deepest sympathy and condolences to the families and victims and to the Government and people of Turkey.

Ban Ki-moon also wished a speedy recovery to those injured.

He stressed again the need to intensify regional and international efforts to prevent and combat terrorism and violent extremism.


SOURCE: Jocelyne Sambira, United Nations.