Sunday, November 13, 2022

Suspect in custody in Istanbul blast that killed 6 and injured 81, officials say

    A suspect has been arrested in connection to an explosion in Istanbul, Turkey which has been labeled a terrorist attack. The article states "CCTV footage shows a woman sitting on a bench for more than 40 minutes and then getting up one or two minutes before the explosion, leaving a bag or plastic bag behind, according to Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag". This explosion happened at Beyoglu Square right in the middle of Istanbul. It left 6 people killed and 81 injured. Witnesses stated seeing severely injured and dead people laying in the street. Many countries have reacted by condemning this act of terrorism including France and The United States. 

https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/13/europe/istanbul-turkey-explosion-intl/index.html

Ellie Berns

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