Turkey condemns terrorist attack in Afghanistan

By Ercan Canbolat

ANKARA (AA) - Turkey has condemned the terrorist attacks in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan that left 15 people dead.

“We learned with great sorrow that a terrorist attack in Lashkargah city of Helmand Province, Afghanistan, near a stadium, resulted in loss of lives of many Afghan brothers and sisters and left many others wounded,” the country’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

“We condemn this heinous terrorist attack. We 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,” the statement added.

The car bombing in Lashkargah city had killed at least 15 people and injured 40 others on Friday.