No: 5, 5 January 2020, Press Release Regarding the Terrorist Attack in Burkina Faso

Republic Of Türkiye Ministry Of Foreign Affairs 05.01.2020

We are deeply saddened to receive the news that 14 people, 7 of whom were students, lost their lives and 19 people were injured in a terrorist attack on a students’ bus convoy in north-western Sourou Province of Burkina Faso on 4 January 2020.

We strongly condemn this terrorist attack. We extend our sincere condolences to the brotherly Government and people of Burkina Faso as well as to the families and relatives of those who lost their lives and wish speedy recovery to those who were injured.

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