A Turkish illegal leftist group has claimed responsibility for the attack on the United States consulate in Istanbul, which occurred on Monday, August 9, leading to the arrest of one of the assailants. According to AFP, the 'Revolutionary People's Liberation Front,' considered one of the extremist leftist groups in Turkey, announced on its website that the attack on the US consulate in Istanbul was carried out by one of the women in the organization. The statement refers to the assailant as 'Khadijeh Ashik' and states that she was transferred to the hospital after being shot by police during her arrest. Previously, Turkish media reported that there were two assailants at the US consulate in Istanbul, one of whom was arrested after a confrontation with the police. Meanwhile, Turkish officials have stated that the second perpetrator of the attack is also a woman, and extensive efforts are underway to apprehend her. The incident did not result in any casualties, and reports indicate that only the assailant was injured. According to Turkish media, 'Khadijeh Ashik,' 51, whose organizational name is 'Hulya,' was released from Istanbul prison last month. She was accused of providing accommodation for two militants of the 'Revolutionary People's Liberation Front' who had attacked a police station in Istanbul three years ago. The 'Revolutionary People's Liberation Front' identifies itself as an anti-American group and referred to the United States as 'the main enemy of the people of the Middle East and the world' in its statement. The group's statement adds: 'Our struggle continues until imperialism and its accomplices leave our country and our entire country is free of American bases.' The 'Revolutionary People's Liberation Front' is listed among the organizations that the United States and the European Union designate as terrorist organizations. This group has claimed responsibility for the 2013 suicide attack on the US embassy in Ankara, which resulted in the death of a security officer.
A Leftist Group Claims Responsibility for Attack on US Consulate in Istanbul
A leftist group in Turkey has claimed responsibility for an attack on the US consulate in Istanbul, resulting in one assailant's arrest and injury. The group, known for its anti-American stance, emphasizes its ongoing struggle against imperialism. This incident highlights the continued tensions between Turkey and the US, as well as the potential for radicalization within certain factions of Turkish society.
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📰 What Happened
A leftist group attacked the US consulate in Istanbul, injuring one assailant during the incident.
- Revolutionary People's Liberation Front attack US consulate in Istanbul
- Turkish police arrest Khadijeh Ashik
- Revolutionary People's Liberation Front announce public
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📚 Background
The attack underscores the persistent threat posed by extremist groups to US interests.
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