CEP Condemns Attack at Istanbul's International Airport

(New York, NY) – The Counter Extremism Project released the following statement today in response to the attacks in Turkey:

"The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) strongly condemns today's horrific terrorist attack at Istanbul's Ataturk international airport. 

“Coming two weeks after the deadly attack in Orlando, Florida, and only months after Belgium's airport was targeted, this brutal attack reminds us of the grave threat that we all face from extremists around the world. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of today’s latest attack and their families." 

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