Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek announced in a statement on his social media account that he donated the amount of 150 thousand liras collected as a result of the non-pecuniary damage case to the Turkish Red Crescent. In his statement, Gürlek stated that the Turkish Red Crescent stands by those in need in times of disasters and crises with its deep-rooted history, devoted employees and volunteers, and stated that the institution is one of the strongest representatives of the nation’s spirit of charity.

CALL TO CITIZENS TO DONATE TO RED CRESCENT

Calling on citizens in his statement, Gürlek stated that donations can be made to the Turkish Red Crescent with peace of mind and expressed the confidence that every contribution made will bring hope to a needy person and balm to wounds.

HE DONATED COMPENSATION OF 150 THOUSAND LIRAS

Akın Gürlek announced that he donated the entire amount of 150 thousand liras collected as a result of the non-pecuniary damage lawsuit he filed due to unfair accusations against him, to the Turkish Red Crescent. Within the scope of the case in question, the 150 thousand lira non-pecuniary damage decision awarded by the court was previously finalized and the donation was announced to the public.

“WE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND BY SOLIDARITY”

Gürlek concluded his post by saying, “I would like to thank all the employees and volunteers of the Turkish Red Crescent, which is the symbol of goodness and solidarity, bringing the hand of mercy of our nation to all corners of the world. We will continue to stand by solidarity, mercy and brotherhood.” He concluded with these words:

In the investigation carried out by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, Uğur Yılmaz and Yavuz Canbaşı, who were found to be preparing a “sounding action” related to the organization against the wife of the Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek, upon a tip-off to CİMER, were arrested. During the investigation, it was stated that the suspects made reconnaissance of the target, conducted address and route studies, and unlicensed weapons and 3 million 206 thousand liras in cash were seized during the operations.

Within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, very important details regarding the planned armed action against the wife of the Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek were revealed. As a result of the physical and intelligence studies initiated upon a tip-off to CİMER, 2 suspects who were preparing for an action were detained and referred to the courthouse.

CİMER DEVELOPED THE TRAITOR’S PLAN

According to the information in the investigation file, the process started with detailed statements made by an informant via CIMER. In the statement of the informant; He stated that the suspects, who used code names and had many criminal records, purchased tickets from abroad and mentioned the wife of Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek. It was learned that the suspects wrote the full address on a piece of paper, examined the roads leading to it in detail and discussed how to get the gun into the plaza. Stating that the instruction came from abroad, the whistleblower stated that he later realized that the target of the suspects was the wife of Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek and reported the situation to the authorities.

THEY REPLIED YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN 18-25 YEARS OLD AS TRIGGERS

As a result of physical and intelligence studies, it was determined that suspects Uğur Yılmaz and Yavuz Canbaşı recruited members between the ages of 18-25 to domestic and international organized crime organizations. It was determined that the young people recruited by these people carried out armed actions and shootings.

MILLIONS OF LIRAS IN CASH AND UNLICENSED WEAPONS WERE SEIZED

During the operations carried out by the Gendarmerie at the addresses of the suspects on different dates; Two unlicensed weapons and cartridges belonging to these weapons, which were thought to be used in the actions, and 3 million 206 thousand liras of cash, thought to belong to a criminal organization, were seized. While the statements of Uğur Yılmaz, one of the suspects, were contradictory, he could not explain the source of the seized money.

THEY WERE ARRESTED

Stating that the notice was detailed and compatible with the criminal elements obtained, and that there were concrete facts indicating the existence of a strong criminal suspicion that the suspects committed the crime charged, the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office requested the arrest of Uğur Yılmaz and Yavuz Canbaşı and referred the file to the Criminal Judgeship of Peace on Duty. Both suspects were arrested.

In his post on his NSosyal account, Duran stated that the “We Pedal for the National Will” bicycle tour, which was organized to keep alive the loyalty to the martyrs of July 15, the gratitude to the heroic veterans and the unshakable spirit of the national will, turned into a meaningful meeting that keeps the common memory alive.

Pointing out that every kilometer extending from Taksim Square to the 15 July Martyrs Bridge, in the organization held in cooperation with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Presidential Directorate of Communications, Istanbul Governorship, the Turkish Cycling Federation and the 15 July Association, Duran said:

“Under the leadership of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, our beloved nation, united as one on the night of July 15, protected its independence and future and showed the whole world that there can be no power above the national will. I commemorate our martyrs who reached the level of martyrdom in this blessed resistance with mercy, gratitude and prayers, and express my gratitude to our heroic veterans. We will not forget July 15, we will not let them forget. Dear “We will continue to protect the legacy of our martyrs with the same faith and determination and keep the awareness of national will alive.”

In his post on his virtual media account, President Erdoğan said, “I learned with great sadness that my dear friend, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir of the State of Qatar, has passed away. I would like to express my gratitude to Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, with whom I worked internationally during my term as Prime Minister, who contributed greatly to the political, commercial, military, human and cultural relations between Turkey and Qatar reaching the current level, and whose sincere efforts I witnessed for the peace of the Islamic world, the stability of our region and the welfare of the people of Qatar.” “I pray for God’s mercy. I offer my condolences to the family of the late Baba Emir, especially to my dear brother, the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to the friendly and brotherly people of Qatar and to the Islamic world on behalf of myself, my family and my nation,” he said.

I learned with great sadness that my dear friend, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir of the State of Qatar, passed away.

During my time as Prime Minister, I worked together in the international arena; Political, commercial, military, human and cultural relations between Türkiye and the State of Qatar…

— Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (@RTErdogan) July 12, 2026

Comprehensive digital monitoring, analysis and coordination activities carried out by our Presidency’s Directorate of Communications are continuing uninterruptedly in full coordination with all our relevant institutions.

The fight carried out by our state with all its resources against terrorist propaganda, disinformation activities and psychological operation attempts carried out through digital channels continues with determination. In this context, under the coordination of our Presidential Communications Directorate; As a result of the joint work of the General Directorate of Security, Department of Combating Cybercrimes, Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office and our Information Technologies and Communication Authority (BTK), access blocking measures were immediately implemented against 2,702 social media accounts that were found to be affiliated with FETO and FETO in the last month.

In addition, as a result of detailed technical reviews and digital network analyzes carried out in the last two months; Necessary legal and administrative procedures were taken, with the coordination of our relevant institutions, especially our Ministries of Justice and Internal Affairs, regarding 1,652 social media accounts that were determined to praise and encourage terrorism, spread disinformation and engage in psychological operations against our country, and access ban decisions were implemented for these accounts. The analysis conducted shows that terrorist organizations carry out propaganda activities not only in the physical space but also on digital platforms with organized, coordinated and systematic methods; It clearly reveals that it targets social peace, our national unity and public order through manipulation, perception management and disinformation.

“DIGITAL SPACE IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR NATIONAL SECURITY”

Türkiye under the leadership of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan; It continues its fight against terrorism in the field, across the border and in digital media with the same determination, the same understanding of legal legitimacy and the same state seriousness. The digital space is an integral part of our national security. Terrorist organizations will not be allowed to use social media and digital platforms for propaganda, recruitment, financing, disinformation and psychological operations. As the Presidency Directorate of Communications, we will continue to constantly monitor the digital ecosystem together with all our relevant institutions, detect any threats targeting our national security, take the necessary measures without delay, and provide our citizens with accurate information against disinformation. This year, we mark the 10th anniversary of the treacherous coup attempt of July 15.

FETO, which attacked the will of our beloved nation, was frustrated that night by the leadership of our President Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the epic resistance of our nation and the determined struggle of our state. Over the past ten years, our state has continued its fight against all terrorist organizations, especially FETO, with the same determination and determination. I remember with mercy and gratitude all our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for our country, and I express my gratitude to our heroic veterans. The Republic of Türkiye will never allow any structure, any terrorist organization or any digital threat that threatens its national unity and solidarity.

Comprehensive digital monitoring, analysis and coordination activities carried out by our Presidency’s Directorate of Communications are continuing uninterruptedly in full coordination with all our relevant institutions.

Terrorist propaganda carried out through digital channels,…

— Burhanettin Duran (@burhanduran) July 12, 2026

The greatest human tragedy experienced in Europe after the Second World War. It is the 31st anniversary of the genocide committed by Serbian troops in Srebrenica in eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1995. On the 31st anniversary of the genocide, known as a human tragedy, 10 more genocide victims, who were identified and approved by their families, were buried in Potocari Memorial Cemetery after the funeral prayer and commemoration program. The youngest victim was Senad Jusic, who was 20 years old when he was killed, and the oldest victim was Ramo Dautovic, who was 56 years old when he was murdered. High-level government officials, ambassadors, guests and relatives of the genocide victims from many countries, especially Türkiye, attended the commemoration ceremony.
Yugoslavia disintegrated after civil wars between 1986 and 1992. Then, in 1992, Bosnia and Herzegovina declared its independence with a referendum held under the leadership of Alija Izetbegovic. The independence decision was accepted by the USA, Western countries and the UN. However, this did not prevent the genocide. In July 1995, Serbian forces targeted the city in agreement with Dutch United Nations forces in Srebrenica. After the occupation of Srebrenica by Serb troops under the command of Ratko Mladic on July 11, 1995, civilian Bosnians took shelter with Dutch soldiers under the United Nations (UN) and were later handed over to the Serbs.

IN FRONT OF THE UN’S EYES
When the Serbs entered Srebrenica, one of the most painful events in human history took place. All men of military age in the city were put on a bus and taken to be shot. Serbs systematically murdered at least 8,372 Bosnian men in forest areas, factories and warehouses. Then they started killing everyone they came across, young, old, male and female. The murdered Bosnians were buried in mass graves. Peacekeepers in what the UN declared a “safe zone” did nothing while the violence continued around them. The war in Bosnia caused increased pressure in the world public opinion after this incident, and a ceasefire was declared in the same year.

HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ARE MISSING
During the efforts initiated to find the missing after the war, the victims whose bodies were found in mass graves are buried in a ceremony held at Potocari Memorial Cemetery every year on July 11, after identification. While 6 thousand 772 victims have been buried in Potocari Memorial Cemetery so far, 250 victims have been buried in local cemeteries upon the request of their families. After the ceremony held yesterday, the number of victims buried in the monumental cemetery increased to 6 thousand 782. There are more than 1000 people who lost their lives in the Srebrenica Genocide and whose bodies have not been found.

ERDOĞAN: WE WILL NEVER FORGET
Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş and many politicians attended the commemoration program organized on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of the genocide. Göktaş read President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s message at the program held at the old battery factory used as a base by United Nations soldiers in Srebrenica. Erdoğan’s message included the following statements: In accordance with the warning of the late President Alija Izetbegovic, ‘Whatever you do, but do not forget the genocide, because the forgotten genocide will be repeated’, we are making efforts on every ground to raise awareness about the Srebrenica Genocide. However, the brutality in Gaza that claimed the lives of 73 thousand innocent people, mostly children and women, unfortunately shows that the international community has not yet learned the necessary lessons from Srebrenica. We will continue our persistent work with the motto ‘The world is bigger than 5’ for a more just world and a more responsible international society where no criminal will dare to target civilians.

‘THE PURPOSE IS TO KEEP CONSCIENCES SURVIVE’
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his wife Emine Erdoğan commemorated those who lost their lives in the Srebrenica Genocide. In his post on his social media account, President Erdoğan said, “On the 31st anniversary of Srebrenica, one of the most brutal genocides in history, I commemorate all our Bosnian brothers who were murdered with mercy and sadness. I remember the cherished memories of our martyrs with respect and pray for patience for their families and relatives. We will never forget Srebrenica.” First Lady Erdoğan said, “Commemorating Srebrenica is not just mourning, but also keeping the conscience alive so that humanity will not be dragged into the same darkness again.”

THE MEMORY OF THE GENOCIDE LIVES IN THIS MUSEUM
The belongings, stories and memories of the victims are kept alive in the old factory, the symbolic place of the Srebrenica Genocide, which was converted into a museum with the support of Türkiye. The museum, which was established within the scope of the project jointly carried out by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) and the Srebrenica Memorial Center, contains the belongings of the genocide victims. Personal belongings of the victims, testimonies and visual materials tell visitors about the days when the genocide took place.

‘COMMON PAIN OF HUMAN Dignity’
Many names such as Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Numan Kurtulmuş and AK Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik published a commemorative message on social media for the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide. Yılmaz said, “On the anniversary of the genocide that took place in Srebrenica, which left a dark stain on human history, I commemorate our murdered Bosnian brothers with mercy and wholeheartedly share the pain of the friendly and brotherly people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. May their souls rest in peace and rest in peace.”
While Kurtulmuş shared his statement, “Srebrenica is the common pain of not only Bosnia and Herzegovina, but also of everyone who defends justice, mercy and human dignity,” Çelik said, “We will never let this genocide be forgotten.” In the post made by the Ministry of National Defense (MSB), it was said: “We commemorate the martyrs of Srebrenica, who were etched as a black stain in the history of humanity, who were massacred and committed genocide by murderers in the middle of Europe, and we wholeheartedly share the pain of our Bosnian brothers.”

PUNISHMENTS DID NOT ELIMINATE THE PAIN
In its decision in 2007, the International Court of Justice in The Hague described what happened in Srebrenica and its surroundings as “genocide”, in line with the evidence from the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY). Serbian commander Ratko Mladic was sentenced to life imprisonment in the case heard at the ICTY for many crimes, including the Srebrenica genocide. In its decision in 2016, the same court sentenced Radovan Karadzic, the former leader of the Bosnian Serbs during the war, to 40 years in prison for 10 separate crimes, including the Srebrenica genocide. To date, 45 Serbs have been sentenced to a total of 699 years in prison in the “Srebrenica” cases heard in different courts. On the other hand, former Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic was also accused of genocide in Srebrenica, but died in prison while his trial was ongoing. However, despite the past 31 years, the penalties imposed on Serbian officials held responsible for the deaths of thousands of Bosnian civilians have not alleviated the pain of the families who lost their loved ones.