France closes diplomatic missions in Turkey citing security reasons

‘France on Wednesday closed its embassy in the Turkish capital, Ankara, and its consulate in Istanbul until further notice citing security reasons.
“The Embassy of France in Ankara, as well as the Consulate General in Istanbul will be closed from Wednesday July 13, 1:00 p.m. (1000 GMT), until further notice,” the French embassy said in a statement.
The embassy has also scrapped its planned traditional July 14 Bastille Day receptions at the missions on security grounds.’
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