We strongly condemn the terrorist attack, occured today in the Turkish capital, Ankara, which targeted a gathering held by several organizations, killing and injuring a large number of civilians who were preparing for a peaceful rally.

We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims, the government and people of the Republic of Turkey, and wish prompt recovery for the injured.

While the rise in terrorist attacks indicates the development of terrorist activities to comprise larger areas in the region, it is also the evidence that the regional countries and the international community in general need to work together and increase their cooperation to fight terrorism and eradicate it.

We hope that the perpetrators of this terrorist attack will be captured and brought to justice. 

We also hope that this crime will not lead to tensions and problems to affect the democratic process and the forthcoming general elections in Turkey.

Kurdistan Region Council of Ministers
10 October 2015