ANKARA - Turkey's top military official has condemned the killing of people in Sunday night's double bomb attacks in Istanbul.
In a message posted on the General Staff's web-site, General Staff Chief Gen. Yasar Buyukanit said, "I strongly condemn the abhorrent attacks in Gungoren district targeting our innocent citizens. The attacks which were staged in a crowded street at a busy hour and without discriminating between men and women, young, old and children, showed once again the gory face, ruthlessness and despair of terrorism. I believe that those who carried out this inhuman bombing will be arrested and brought to justice to account for their acts."
"This incident will further consolidate our unity and solidarity in our fight against terrorism and strengthen our determination," he said.
Gen. Buyukanit also offered the Turkish Armed Forces' and his condolences to those who lost their beloved ones in the blasts.
Two bombs exploded minutes apart in one of Istanbul's busiest districts on Sunday night, killing 17 and injuring 115 others.
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