shafaaq news/ The General Directorate of Erbil Security- Asayish- on Wednesday confirmed that a shooting in the city resulted in the deaths of a Turkish consulate staff member along with a civilian.
the Asayish said in a statement "We condemn in the strongest terms the shooting in a restaurant in Erbil today, which led to the deaths of a Turkish diplomat and a civilian, and injured one other".
The government has launched a full investigation and contacted senior Turkish diplomats to offer condolences and provide assistance.
We assure our citizens and foreign diplomats in particular that all necessary precautions will be taken to ensure the safety and security of the Kurdistan Region and its peoples.
Directorate of Asayish, Erbil