Sudan’s Sovereignty Council expresses solidarity with Türkiye following Istanbul earthquake

Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has sent 'message of solidarity and sympathy' to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, says official statement

By Adel Abdelrheem and Rania Abu Shamala

KHARTOUM, Sudan/ISTANBUL (AA) - Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan expressed his country’s solidarity with Türkiye following a 6.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Istanbul on Wednesday.

In a statement, the Sovereignty Council said that Burhan has sent a “message of solidarity and sympathy” to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the wake of the earthquake.

Burhan's message expressed the Sudanese government's and people's sympathy and solidarity with the Turkish government and people in the face of this natural disaster.

He also expressed his wishes for the safety of the residents of Istanbul and the surrounding areas.

“Our hearts are with you until you overcome this ordeal,” Burhan added.

A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Türkiye’s Istanbul on Wednesday, injuring at least 236 people in panic-driven incidents, officials said.

The earthquake's epicenter was in Istanbul's Silivri district, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

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