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USIA - Text: State Dept. on Grenade Attack in Istanbul (96-09-30)

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From: The United States Information Agency (USIA) Gopher at <gopher://gopher.usia.gov>


TEXT: STATE DEPT. STATEMENT ON GRENADE ATTACK IN ISTANBUL

(U.S. condems act of violence) (160)

Washington -- State Department spokesman Nicholas Burns said September 30 that the United States strongly condemns the grenade attack against the ecumenical Patriarchate of the Orthodox faith in Istanbul.

Following is the text of the September 30 State Department announcement:

(Begin text)

Our mission in Turkey has confirmed the report of a grenade attack against the ecumenical Patriarchate of the Orthodox faith in Istanbul. The grenade was thrown into the Patriarchate's garden. According to the best available information, no one was injured in the attack although there was some damage from the explosion.

We understand that a claim of responsibility has been made in the name of the Great Eastern Islamic Raiders -- Front (IBDA-C). We strongly condemn this act of violence. We are in contact with the Turkish government and the Patriarchate regarding an investigation of this incident.

(End text)


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