Turkey condemns terror attacks in Afghan capital

By Satuk Bugra Kutlugun

ANKARA

Turkey has condemned Wednesday's twin suicide attacks in Afghan capital Kabul which killed 20 people and injured 70 others.

In a statement on Thursday, the Foreign Ministry said it learned "with sorrow" that successive terrorist attacks perpetrated at a sports facility in Kabul resulted in the loss of lives and left many others wounded, including members of security forces and journalists.

"We condemn this heinous terrorist attack and wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives, speedy recovery to the wounded and convey our condolences to the friendly Government and the brotherly people of Afghanistan," it said.