In yet another terrifying episode orchestrated by terrorists, a suicide bombing in a popular central Istanbul tourist site has left at least 10 foreigners dead.
The attack — suspected to be carried out by an Islamic State suicide bomber — occured in Sultanahmet Square, right next to the Istanbul’s famous Blue Mosque. Eight Germans and a Peruvian man have been confirmed as the victims of the blast, while another 15 people were injured in the attack yesterday.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) have assured that they’ve not received any reports of Singaporeans directly affected by the explosion.
“Our Embassy in Ankara has contacted most of the registered Singaporeans to ascertain their safety,” they wrote in a statement. “Our Embassy is in close contact with the Turkish authorities and will continue to monitor the situation closely.”
Singaporeans in Istanbul whore require consular assistance can reach the embassy in Ankara by phone (+ 90 530 066 7311) or email them at singemb_ank@mfa.sg.
