Friday, November 5, 2010

Kurdish group claimed responsibility for Taksim attack


04 November 2010


A radical Kurdish group, Kurdistan Freedom Falcons (TAK) claimed responsibility for the bomb attack in Istanbul

A radical Kurdish group, Kurdistan Freedom Falcons (TAK) claimed responsibility for the bomb attack in Istanbul that wounded 32 including 17 policemen.

The group said that it rejects the ceasefire declaration by the PKK and will continue to attack Turkish targets, the group's statement said posted on its website.

It claimed responsibility for the bomb attack in Taksim Square against Turkish policemen which left 32 wounded.

The statement confirmed the identity of the bomber as Vedat Acar (Derves) and said that Acar is one of the commanders of TAK.

The radical group which also claimed responsibility for the attacks against tourist areas in 2006 that killed two and wounded 47 civilians.

The origin of the group remains misery but it's believed that they split from the PKK when they became dissatisfied with the group's tactics.



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