NO:158 - 26 August 2008, Press Release Regarding the Independence of Georgia (Unofficial Translation) NO:155 - 20 August 2008, Press Release Regarding the Terrorist Attack in Algeria (Unofficial Translation) NO:154 - 19 August 2008, Press Release Regarding the Resignation of the President of Pakistan H.E. Pervez Musharraf (Unofficial Translation) NO:153 - 19 August 2008, Press Release Regarding the Forest Fire in the Borjomi Region of Georgia (Unofficial Translation) NO:149 - 15 August 2008, Press Release Regarding the Visit of the His Excellency Mr. Michel Suleiman, the President of Lebanon, to Damascus NO-147 - 14 August 2008, Press Release Regarding the Humanitarian Assistance to Georgia NO:146 - 13 August 2008, Press Release Regarding the Terrorist Attack Targeted a Bus in Lebanon NO:145 - 10 August 2008, Press Release Regarding the Second Telephone Conversation of Foreign Minister Ali Babacan NO:144 - 10 Augus 2008, Press Release Regarding the Telephone conversation of Foreign Minister Ali Babacan NO:143 - 9 August 2008, Press Release Regarding the Suicide Bomb Attack in Iraq NO:141 - 08 August 2008, Press Release Regarding the Armed Clashes in South Ossetia NO:140 - 07 August 2008, Press Release Regarding the Military Intervention in Mauritania
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NO:143 - 9 August 2008, Press Release Regarding the Suicide Bomb Attack in Iraq

Killing of at least 20 and wounding of 25 people due the suicide bomb attack that happened in Telafer town of Musul city in Iraq yesterday (8th of August) caused us great grief. It has been reported that the number of dead and wounded might unfortunately increase. Turkey officially conveyed to Iraqi authorities that it stands ready to provide any kind of help for the immediate evacuation and treatment of the wounded –if need be.

This abominable act of terror that took place in a market place proved once again that terrorism is a crime against humanity and is a threat that necessitates a joint international struggle. While condemning this heinous act that aimed to disrupt Iraq’s unity and integrity; to halt the improvement in security in the country and to cause mayhem among the different ethnic and religious groups who are in fact the co-owners of their homeland Iraq, we extend our condolences to the friendly and brotherly people of Iraq.