Bahrain condemns terrorist attack in Bogota

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the terrorist attack on a police academy in the city of Bogota, the Republic of Colombia, which resulted in the death and injury of a number of people.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed “deep condolences to the families of the victims, wishing those injured a speedy recovery”. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms the solid position of the Kingdom of Bahrain, which rejects all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism, and calls for intensifying international efforts to eradicate this dangerous scourge, which is aimed at destabilising peace and security, “ the statement added.

At least 20 people have been killed in a car bomb attack in the Colombian capital of Bogotá, police say. Dozens more were injured in the blast which happened at 09:30 on Thursday in the south of the city. The car’s driver, who was also killed, has been identified as a 57-year-old man. No group has said it was behind the explosion.