Turkey, France condemn attack on coalminers

Turkish and French embassies in Pakistan condemned the massacre of 11 coalminers who lost their lives in a terrorist attack perpetrated in the Macha area of Bolan in Balochistan on Sunday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Turkish Embassy in Islamabad in a statement said, “We are deeply saddened by the news that at least 11 coalminers lost their lives in a terrorist attack perpetrated in the Macha area of Balochistan today.”

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The Turkish Embassy strongly condemned heinous terrorist attack and, “extend our sincere condolences to the friendly and brotherly people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. We wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives.”

Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Mustafa Yurdakul said, “We reject and condemn all forms of terrorism and extend our condolences to the bereaved families and Pakistan.”

We reject&condemn all forms of terrorism and extend our condolences to the bereaved families & 🇵🇰...#Balochistan #CoalMiners https://t.co/pGqx2GcHIB

— 🇹🇷 Mustafa Yurdakul/مصطفی 🌞 (@Mustafa_MFA) January 3, 2021

France’s Embassy in Pakistan also condemned the heinous attack.

In a tweet, the embassy said, “We condemn the terrorist attack that killed 11 and wounded at least four near Machh coalmine. We express our sincere condolences to the families of the victims and our wishes of prompt recovery to those wounded.” https://twitter.com/FranceinPak/status/1345685685475414016