Canada condemns suicide attack at Istanbul airport that killed 41
Posted June 28, 2016 12:51 pm.
Last Updated June 29, 2016 6:28 am.
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Canada is condemning the suicide bombing attack on Istanbul’s Ataturk airport that killed at least 41 people and wounded many others.
Officials in Turkey are blaming the attack on three suspected Islamic State bombers.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Twitter that Canada “strongly comdemns tonight’s deadly attack in Turkey.”
Foreign Affairs Minister Stephane Dion also issued a statement strongly condemning the “appalling” attack.
Dion offered condolences to the family and friends of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded.
“We stand with the Turkish people as they deal with this most recent and appalling terror attack,” Dion said. “We reaffirm our commitment to work tirelessly in the fight against terrorism.”
On Wednesday, the Istanbul governor said the death toll in Tuesday’s attack at the city’s Ataturk airport has risen to 41.
A Turkish official said the victims include 23 Turkish citizens and 13 foreign nationals, but there was no immediate word on the victims’ nationalities.
