EU Presidency Statement on the recent bomb attacks in Turkey

Press release 323/2006
28 August, 2006

The Presidency of the European Union has learned of the the recent bomb attacks in several locations in Turkey, which have caused the deaths of civilians, with sorrow and concern.

The Presidency condemns these senseless acts of terror. There is no justification whatsover for such attacks on innocent civilians. The Presidency expects that those responsible will be brought to justice.

The Presidency expresses its condolences to the Government and people of Turkey, and to the families, relatives and friends of those who have died, and extends wishes for a speedy recovery to those injured in these horrific attacks.