No: 86, 8 March 2021, Press Release Regarding the Explosions in the city of Bata, in Equatorial Guinea

Republic Of Türkiye Ministry Of Foreign Affairs 08.03.2021

We are deeply saddened to receive the news that 20 people have lost their lives and hundreds have been injured in the explosions in an arsenal at a military base in the city of Bata, in Equatorial Guinea, on 7 March 2021.

On this sad occasion, we extend our sincere condolences to the friendly people and the Government of Equatorial Guinea as well as to the families and relatives of those who lost their lives and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.

Atatürk

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