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Sunday, March 20, 2016

Turkey’s terror threat is larger than just the Kurds | The National

Turkey’s terror threat is larger than just the Kurds

Joseph Dana

March 20, 2016 Updated: March 20, 2016 05:42 PM

The horrific suicide bombing in the heart of Istanbul’s tourist district on Saturday is a stark reminder of the challenges facing Turkey. A suicide bomber detonated himself on Istiklal Avenue, a meandering pedestrian-only street connecting Taksim Square and the iconic Galata Tower. According to initial reports, the bomber failed to reach his primary target and instead targeted a group of foreigners.

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