Two explosions outside the main railway station in Ankara, the capital city of Turkey, on Saturday morning killed 86 and left about 150 injured so far. The death toll may rise further.
The suicide attacks targeted hundreds of people gathered to participate in a peace rally in protest against the violence between government forces and Kurdish militant group PKK. No group has claimed responsibility yet.
Witnesses said the blasts were seconds apart shortly after 10am and were so powerful they rocked nearby high-rise buildings. The Turkish government has declared three days of national mourning.
Turkey President Tayyip Erdogan condemned the attacks, saying the attack targeted the country’s unity and peace. “I strongly condemn this heinous attack on our unity and our country’s peace. No matter what its origin, aim or name, we are against any form of terrorist act or terrorist organisation. We are obliged to be against it together,” the President said.
