US and EU condemn terrorist attack in Diyarbakir

The US condemned Wednesday's terrorist attack on a police academy bus in the southeastern province of Diyarbakir which took five lives, including those of four policemen. "News of the terrorist attack on a police bus in Diyarbakir yesterday was deeply saddening," said a statement from the US Embassy in Ankara. "We condemn it. Our heartfelt condolences go to the families and friends of the victims of this attack. The United States continues to work closely with Turkey against our common enemy, the PKK." Asked about the attack, European Union Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn said, "The EU condemns all terrorist incidents," and added, "We condemn the PKK's terrorist attacks. The PKK is a terrorist organization. These incidents are a terrible wound for the Turkish people." France also condemned the terrorist attack, declaring through its embassy and Foreign Ministry its full solidarity with Turkey. In related news, German Ambassador to Ankara Eckart Cuntz offered his condolences for the policemen who lost their lives in the terrorist attack.