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Qatar condoles with Turkey over deceased public prosecutor

DOHA, April 2 (KUNA) -- Qatar's Foreign Ministry expressed Wednesday night condolences to the Turkish government and people on the death of Public Prosecutor Mehmet Selim Kiraz.
The public prosecutor died of his wounds late Tuesday as a result of shootout between the Turkish security forces and gunmen who held him hostage in Istanbul.
The State of Qatar offers full sympathy and solidarity with the Turkish government and people, and the family of the deceased who fell victim to this criminal act, Qatar news agency (QNA) cited a statement by the Ministry as saying.
The Ministry also expressed strong disapproval of such actions which contradict humanitarian values and principles, and aim to destabilize security and terrorize innocent people. (end) nnd.mb