1999 Istanbul bombings
The 1999 Istanbul bombings were a pair of bombings that took place in Istanbul, Turkey on March 13, killing 13, and March 14, 1999, injuring two. A third bomb was found in a Burger King outlet but successfully defused.
| 1999 Istanbul bombings | |
|---|---|
| Location | Istanbul, Turkey (geographical coordinates 41.01224°N 28.976018°E) |
| Date | March 13 and 14, 1999 (UTC+2) |
Attack type | Bombings and arson attack |
| Deaths | 13 |
A Turkish court sentenced Cevat Soysal to 18 years and nine months in prison on June 25, 2002, for allegedly having ordered the attack.
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