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Suicide Bomber Behind Istanbul Blast Arrived in Turkey as Refugee

© REUTERS / Hannibal HanschkeTurkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu speaks to media after his meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the Chancellery in Berlin, January 12, 2015
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu speaks to media after his meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the Chancellery in Berlin, January 12, 2015 - Sputnik International
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A suicide bomber, who carried out a terror attack in Istanbul, arrived in Turkey under the guise of a refugee, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said Wednesday.

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) – On Tuesday, an explosion occurred in Istanbul’s historical center in the city’s central square. At least 10 German nationals were killed, while 17 people were injured during the accident.

"This man [suicide bomber] wasn’t under the supervision and suspicion of police. He arrived in Turkey as a refugee. After this attack, all his connections are being investigated," Davutoglu stated at a briefing in Istanbul, aired by the CNN Turk.

Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the assault was perpetrated by a Syrian suicide bomber.

Meanwhile, Turkish media, citing a source in the police reported the attacker had Saudi citizenship and was trying to get a political asylum in Turkey.

A total of five individuals were arrested in connection with a suicide bombing in the Turkish largest city, according to the country’s authorities.

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