Statement: Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Johannes Hahn on today’s terrorist attack on Sultanahmet Square in the heart of Istanbul’s tourist district

An explosion believed to be caused by a suicide bombing rocked İstanbul's central Sultanahmet Square, a major tourist attraction, on the 12 January 2016, leaving 10 people dead and 15 wounded. Officials said most of those killed were German nationals.

Turksih officials suggested that the suicide bomber was a member of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

The European Union expressed support with Turkey, saying it stood with Turkey in the fight 'against all forms of terrorism'.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background Information: International Summit: Meeting of the EU heads of state or government with Turkey, Brussels, 29 November 2015 http://www.europeansources.info/record/international-summit-meeting-of-the-eu-heads-of-state-or-government-with-turkey-brussels-29-november-2015/

Today's Zaman, 12.01.16: At least 10 killed as suicide bombing rocks historic İstanbul square http://www.todayszaman.com/national_at-least-10-killed-as-suicide-bombing-rocks-historic-i-stanbul-square_409409.html

Today's Zaman: Tag: Terrorism http://www.todayszaman.com/index/terrorism

Deutsche Welle, 13.01.16: Turkey arrests Russian suspects after Istanbul attack http://dw.com/p/1HcGq

Deutsche Welle, 13.01.16: Germany's interior minister to visit Turkey following Istanbul terrorist attack http://dw.com/p/1HcE3

EUObserver, 13.01.16: IS targets European tourists in Istanbul attack https://euobserver.com/foreign/131808

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