No: 59, 22 February 2022, Press Release Regarding the Explosion in Burkina Faso
Republic Of Türkiye Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
22.02.2022
We are deeply saddened to receive the news that at least 59 people were killed and many injured in the violent explosion that took place on 21 February in the Gomgombiro gold mine of the Poni Province of Burkina Faso.
We extend our sincere condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, as well as to the friendly and brotherly people of Burkina Faso and wish swift recovery to the injured.
Erman Topçu
Consul General
Sunday - Thursday
09:00 - 12:00 / 13:00 - 16:00
Working hours: Monday-Thursday, 09:00-12:00 & 13:00-16:00. The Consulate General is closed on Fridays and Saturdays.
Holidays 2026
| 1/1/2024 | 1/1/2024 | New Year's Eve |
| 3/5/2024 | 3/5/2024 | Public Holiday |
| 3/11/2024 | 3/11/2024 | Public Holiday |
| 3/14/2024 | 3/14/2024 | Public Holiday |
| 3/21/2024 | 3/23/2024 | Nowruz |
| 4/1/2024 | 4/1/2024 | Public Holiday |
| 4/9/2024 | 4/9/2024 | Public Holiday |
| 4/10/2024 | 4/12/2024 | Eid Al-Fitr |
| 4/19/2024 | 4/19/2024 | Public Holiday |
| 5/1/2024 | 5/1/2024 | International Workers' Day |
| 6/16/2024 | 6/19/2024 | Eid Al-Adha |
| 7/7/2024 | 7/7/2024 | Hijri New Year |
| 7/14/2024 | 7/14/2024 | Republic Day of Iraq |
| 7/16/2024 | 7/16/2024 | Day of Ashura |
| 9/15/2024 | 9/15/2024 | Public Holiday |
| 10/3/2024 | 10/3/2024 | Independence Day of Iraq |
| 12/25/2024 | 12/25/2024 | Christmas Day |
+ 90 312 292 29 29
INVEST IN TÜRKİYE