Kurdistan Parliament Presidency condemns shooting of Turkish diplomat in Erbil

The Presidency of the Kurdistan Parliament condemns the shooting at a restaurant in Erbil that killed a Turkish diplomat and a citizen of Kurdistan Region, and injured another person today 17th July, and calls for the arrest of the perpetrators. The statement follows.

A statement from the Presidency of the Kurdistan Parliament

We condemn in the strongest terms the shooting of a Turkish diplomat which was carried out at a restaurant in Erbil today. Our condolences go out to the Turkish consulate and the government of Turkey. We call on the security services to find the perpetrators and bring them to justice.  

This act is an attempt to destabilize Kurdistan Region and threaten our peace and security. We reaffirm our friendship and strong relationship with our neighbouring countries.

Our condolences go out to the families of the victims and to the consulate of Turkey.    

17th July 2019