Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA), issued a message commemorating the death of Turkish Ambassador to Spain, Zeki Kuneralp, who was assasinated by Armenian terrorist organization ASALA. The message is as follows;
On this day...
June 2, 1978 - Madrid, Spain
Three Armenian gunmen open automatic gunfire on the automobile of the Turkish Ambassador to Spain, Zeki Kuneralp. The Ambassador's wife, Necla Kuneralp, and a guest, a retired Turkish Ambassador, Besir Balcioglu, are killed. Spanish chauffeur, Antonio Torres, dies later from his wounds. Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia (ASALA) and Justice Commandos of Armenian Genocide (JCAG) claim responsibility.
ATAA condemns these acts of violence against innocent individuals and remembers these tragedies with great sorrow.
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