UAE condemns terrorist act in Hatay, Turkey

Abu Dhabi, May 13, 2013 (WAM) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned a terrorist bombing which targeted Rihaniyya, a town in the southern Turkish province of Hatay which resulted in the death of more than 40 people and about a hundred other injured innocent bystanders. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement yesterday said that the UAE strongly condemns this criminal act which claimed the lives of innocent people. The Ministry said "The solidarity of the state government and the people stand beside the Republic of Turkey in the face of this cowardly criminal act" and called on all countries of the world to unite and combat terrorism whatever its origin and motives. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its sincere condolences to the families and relatives of the victims, adding that this action is sinful, and expressed wishes for a speedy recovery to the wounded and injured. – Emirates News Agency, WAM