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Reina nightclub 'terror' attack leaves 39 dead and 70 injured after gunman opens fire in Istanbul

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01.01.2017

This attack came during a period of heightened security measures in the city, with 17,000 police officers on duty, following several terrorist attacks over the recent months, many perpetrated by the ISIS or Kurdish militants.

Attack

A gunman, opened fire in the nightclub at about 1:15 am. He reportedly carried an AK-47 and entered the nightclub after killing a police officer at the gate. The attacker reportedly spoke Arabic and is still on the loose. Authorities had earlier claimed that one gunman entered the nightclub and was later killed by the police, while some witness testimonies in the Turkish media suggested more than one attacker.  The Turkish government has ordered a temporary media blackout citing concerns over security and public order.

At the time of the attack, about 700 people were at the nightclub to celebrate the New Year. At least 39 were killed (including 15 foreigners) and at least 69 others were injured. Police set up a cordon around the nightclub. A number of people jumped into the Bosphorus to escape the attack.

Istanbul's governor Vasip Şahin has said the attack was a terrorist attack.

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    Persons

    Name Born / Since / At Died Languages
    1Leanne NasserLeanne Nasser00.00.199901.01.2017en
    2Kerim AkyilKerim Akyil00.00.199401.01.2017en
    3
    Yunus Gormek00.00.199401.01.2017en
    4Rita ChamiRita Chami00.00.199201.01.2017en
    5
    Нурана Гасанова00.00.198801.01.2017ru
    6Mustafa Sezgin SeymenMustafa Sezgin Seymen00.00.198501.01.2017en
    7
    Haikal Mussalem00.00.197801.01.2017en
    8Abis  RizviAbis Rizvi00.00.196801.01.2017en
    9
    Ayhan Arik01.01.2017en
    10
    Fatih Cakmak01.01.2017en
    11Burak YildizBurak Yildiz01.01.2017en
    12
    Alaa Al-Muhandia01.01.2017en
    13Elias  WardiniElias Wardini01.01.2017en
    14Hatice KocHatice Koc01.01.2017en
    15Khushi ShahKhushi Shah01.01.2017en
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