The South African Government has sent its condolences to the families of those who died after a terror attack at Turkey’s Ataturk Airport on Tuesday night.
Following a gun and bomb attack at the Istanbul airport, 41 people were killed – 13 of them foreign nationals – while 230 more were injured. Early indications are that this was an attack by the so-called Islamic State, but there is still not absolute clarity on who conducted the attacks.
“On behalf of the Government and the people of Republic of South Africa, His Excellency President Jacob Zuma has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Government and the people of the Republic of Turkey,” said President Jacob Zuma, in the aftermath of the attacks.
“South Africa shares in the grief of the Turkish people and the international community following the substantial loss of life and wishes the injured survivors a speedy recovery. Terrorism in any form and from whichever quarter cannot be condoned,” added Zuma.
The South African government has condemned the attacks, and expressed solidarity with Turkey.
“South Africa stands firmly with the international community in condemning all forms of terrorism and stands in solidarity with the Government of the Republic of Turkey and all countries affected as they mourn the death of their citizens,” added Zuma.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has revealed that it has been in contact with the Consular Services and South African Embassy in Ankara. At this juncture, no South African casualties have been reported but the investigations are still ongoing in this regard.
“Consular Services is currently dealing with enquiries from members of the public and will render the required consular assistance. South Africans in Turkey or family members in South Africa requiring assistance are requested to contact the South African Embassy in Ankara or the Department at 27 12 351 1000,” read a statement released by Dirco spokesperson Clayson Monyela.
Following a gun and bomb attack at the Istanbul airport, 41 people were killed – 13 of them foreign nationals – while 230 more were injured. Early indications are that this was an attack by the so-called Islamic State, but there is still not absolute clarity on who conducted the attacks.
“On behalf of the Government and the people of Republic of South Africa, His Excellency President Jacob Zuma has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Government and the people of the Republic of Turkey,” said President Jacob Zuma, in the aftermath of the attacks.
“South Africa shares in the grief of the Turkish people and the international community following the substantial loss of life and wishes the injured survivors a speedy recovery. Terrorism in any form and from whichever quarter cannot be condoned,” added Zuma.
The South African government has condemned the attacks, and expressed solidarity with Turkey.
“South Africa stands firmly with the international community in condemning all forms of terrorism and stands in solidarity with the Government of the Republic of Turkey and all countries affected as they mourn the death of their citizens,” added Zuma.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has revealed that it has been in contact with the Consular Services and South African Embassy in Ankara. At this juncture, no South African casualties have been reported but the investigations are still ongoing in this regard.
“Consular Services is currently dealing with enquiries from members of the public and will render the required consular assistance. South Africans in Turkey or family members in South Africa requiring assistance are requested to contact the South African Embassy in Ankara or the Department at 27 12 351 1000,” read a statement released by Dirco spokesperson Clayson Monyela.
