ISTANBUL: Turkish media say a suspect accused of organizing a suicide bomb attack that killed 12 Germans has requested his release from jail, arguing that he needs to take care of his children who he says are at risk of joining Daesh.
The court adjourned the trial against 26 people accused of involvement in the 2016 attack at Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district, a favorite spot for tourists, until Jan. 24.
The Dogan News Agency quoted Atala Al Hassan Al Mayyouf as requesting his release during Monday’s hearing. He faces a life term in prison.
The suicide bomber, a Syrian identified as Nabil Fadli, was believed to be affiliated with Daesh.
The deadly attack, one of several to rock Turkey since 2015, also wounded 15 people.
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Istanbul bombing defendant asks for release to stop children joining Daesh
Istanbul bombing defendant asks for release to stop children joining Daesh
Ankara warns Iran against firing more missiles toward Turkiye
- Fidan said Turk opposed all scenarios aiming to create ethnicity-based civil war in Iran
ISTANBUL: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned Iran on Saturday against firing any more missiles toward Turkiye, after NATO air defenses destroyed a missile heading into Turkish airspace several days ago.
Speaking at a press conference in Istanbul, Fidan also said Turkiye opposed all scenarios aiming to create ethnicity-based civil war in Iran, adding that such scenarios could lead to migrant waves.
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