Egypt condemns terror blast in Turkey

At least 28 were killed and over 60 wounded when a bomb-laden automobile struck military service buses in the Turkish capital.

Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid said in a statement that Cairo strongly condemns the attack, extending condolences to the Turkish people and the families of the victims.

Relations between Cairo and Ankara have been tense since the Egyptian military ousted former Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in July 2013 following mass protests against his one-year rule.

Turkey has repeatedly condemned the massive crackdown on the now-outlawed Muslim Brotherhood group, from which Morsi hails.

Since Morsi’s ouster, terrorist attacks in Egypt have killed hundreds of policemen and soldiers, mostly claimed by a Sinai-based group loyal to the regional Islamic State (IS) militant group.

“Egypt reiterates its fixed position that urges the international community to stand together against such a tedious phenomenon that targets the stability and safety of people around the world,” said the Egyptian Foreign Ministry’s statement. Enditem

Source: (Xinhua