France closes diplomatic missions in Turkey over security concerns

By Euronews

Published on 14/07/2016 - 5:14 GMT+2

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France has closed its diplomatic missions until further notice in Turkey’s two main cities – Ankara and Istanbul – due to security concerns.

France has closed its diplomatic missions until further notice in Turkey’s two main cities – Ankara and Istanbul – due to security concerns. It is believed the consulate general in Istanbul received information suggesting a “serious threat” against France’s July 14 celebrations at the missions.

#Turkey. French embassy in Ankara and C-G in Istanbul are closed 'until further notice' https://t.co/jYx9wUiAoo

— The Security Guy (@thesecurityguy1) July 13, 2016

Turkey faces multiple security threats, including from ISIL militants, blamed for a triple suicide bombing at Istanbul’s main airport two weeks ago which killed 45 people and wounded hundreds. That attack was the deadliest in a series of bombings this year in the NATO member state.

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France closes diplomatic missions in Turkey over security concerns

France has closed its diplomatic missions until further notice in Turkey’s two main cities – Ankara and Istanbul – due to security concerns.

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