Turkish Foreign Ministry condemns assault on US sailors

Members of the Turkish Youth Union assaulted the three sailors on Wednesday, grabbing them and pulling sacks over their heads.

Turkish Foreign Ministry condemns assault on US sailors
Turkish Foreign Ministry has condemned an assault on three U.S. sailors in Istanbul on Wednesday.

"Press reports indicate that some US officials visiting Istanbul were assaulted today, under the guise of a peaceful protest. We condemn this disrespectful act, which is in no way tolerable," said Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Tanju Bilgic late Wednesday.

Members of the Turkish Youth Union assaulted the three sailors on Wednesday, grabbing them and pulling sacks over their heads. 

There are videos on the Internet that purport to record the assault on the soldiers, who were visiting the city. 

Teams of the Istanbul Police Department have launched an investigation into the attacks.

Twelve people have been taken into custody, but no charges have yet been filed. 

Anadolu Agency
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