No studies of Singaporeans affected by Istanbul bombing: MFA

SINGAPORE: There are at present no studies of any Singaporeans affected by the bombing in Istanbul, Singapore’s Ministry of International Affairs (MFA) stated on Monday (Nov 14), because it prolonged its condolences to these affected. 

Six folks had been killed on Sunday after a blast hit Istiklal Avenue, a preferred pedestrian avenue in Istanbul. Eighty-one others had been additionally injured in what Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan referred to as a bomb attack that “smells like terrorism”.

Inside Minister Suleyman Soylu added on Monday {that a} suspect has been arrested and he blamed the Kurdistan Staff’ Occasion for the bombing.

“Singapore strongly condemns the bomb explosion at Istanbul’s Istikal Avenue on Nov 13, 2022, which has resulted within the lack of harmless lives and a number of accidents,” stated MFA in an announcement. 

“We lengthen our condolences to the bereaved households and want these injured a speedy restoration.”

The ministry added that its embassy in Ankara has reached out to Singaporeans in Istanbul who had been e-registered with it.

“There are at present no studies of any Singaporeans affected by the bombing.”

MFA urged Singaporeans in Turkey to train warning, monitor native information, heed the directions of native authorities. These travelling to Turkey had been additionally strongly inspired to register with MFA.

Singaporeans in Turkey who require consular help can contact the Singapore embassy in Ankara at +90 530 066 7311. 

They’ll additionally name the 24-hour MFA responsibility workplace at 6379 8800 or 6379 8855.