Statement by HR/VP Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Johannes Hahn on the bomb attack in Istanbul

At least 44 people died near the Vodafone Arena in the Turkish city of Istanbul on the 10 December 2016 when a car bomb hit a police vehicle and a suicide bomber blew himself up nearby after a top-division football match.

The EU said in a statement 'We extend our sincere condolences to the families and friends of all those who lost their lives and wish the injured a speedy recovery. The European Union reiterates its continuing solidarity with Turkey and its people. We reaffirm our strong condemnation of all acts of terror and confirm our continued commitment to work together closely with Turkey in combatting the threat of terrorism'.

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BBC News, 11.12.16: Istanbul stadium attacks: Kurdish TAK group claim attacks http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38280638

Hürriyet Daily News, 11.12.16: Turkey in fury after 44 killed in bombing http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-in-fury-after-38-killed-in-bombing-.aspx?pageID=238&nID=107173&NewsCatID=341

ESO: Background information: Statement by the Spokesperson on the bomb attack in Adana http://www.europeansources.info/record/statement-by-the-spokesperson-on-the-bomb-attack-in-adana/

ESO: Background information: Statement by the Spokesperson on the explosion in Diyarbakir, Turkey http://www.europeansources.info/record/statement-by-the-spokesperson-on-the-explosion-in-diyarbakir-turkey/

Deutsche Welle, 11.12.16: Kurdish militant group TAK claims responsibility for Istanbul bombings http://dw.com/p/2U6cW

EurActiv, 12.12.16: Kurdish militants claim responsibility for Istanbul attack that killed 38 http://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement/news/kurdish-militants-claim-responsibility-for-istanbul-attack-that-killed-38/

Hürriyet Daily News, 12.12.16: Over 100 local HDP officials rounded up on terror charges http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/over-100-local-hdp-officials-rounded-up-on-terror-charges.aspx?pageID=238&nID=107177&NewsCatID=509

Hürriyet Daily News, 11.12.16: World mourns after twin bombing in Istanbul http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/world-mourns-after-twin-bombing-in-istanbul.aspx?pageID=238&nID=107146&NewsCatID=359

Euro|Topics: Debates, December 2016: How should Ankara react to attacks? http://www.eurotopics.net/en/171047/how-should-ankara-react-to-attacks

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