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Georgian president condemns Ankara bomb attack

Xinhua, October 10, 2015 Adjust font size:

Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili on Saturday condemned the twin explosions during a peace march in Turkey's capital of Ankara on Saturday that killed at least 86 people.

"I am appalled by the terrorist act in Ankara that killed dozens of people. The Georgian authorities and people unequivocally condemn all forms of terrorism," Margvelashvili said in a statement.

"Along with the international community we continue our struggle against it, which is one of the biggest threats," Margvelashvili said.

He also expressed condolences to the families of the victims and his support for the Turkish government and people in the statement.

The death toll from twin blasts in the Turkish capital Ankara on Saturday rose to 86, while 186 others were injured, the Turkish Health Ministry said.

The Turkish government has called the explosions as terrorist attacks. Endi