Turkey is a country between Europe and Asia. It’s a country where there’s been a rapid economic uprise. Also, it is the land from which the most hot air balloons buoy above. Doesn’t Turkey sound like a wonderful place?

Unfortunately, the people of Turkey have already suffered a terrorist attack in 2017. 39 people were killed, including a police officer, and 40 others were injured.

This tragedy happened at a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey’s largest and most prosperous city. It is suspected that two or three of the terrorists involved posed as Santa Claus.

The suspects used AK-47’s to slaughter those unprepared people. One injured victim said that he got shot in the leg and then saw the attackers come in shooting everyone.

Turkey is among the countries that are infamous for terrorism. Also, New Year’s is a paramount celebration among other commemorations.

Many Turks are not shocked by this attack because there are many violent attacks happening around them.

For example, in 2016, a Russian ambassador got shot by a man when he was giving his speech. This event impacted Turkey and Russian relations.

Most Turkish citizens fear the attacks that often prevail in terrorizing. Because of this fear, people in Turkey mostly celebrate at home.

The Turkish attack is most concerning with it taking place on the first day of 2017. No matter which country a horrible event occurs in, we should be concerned. Watch the news and be aware of everything!  

– Cuishan Ma