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Turkish probe finds FETÖ took students to Balkans for brainwashing
A recent investigation revealed that the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) recruited students in Türkiye and sought to brainwash them through trips to Balkan countries.
An investigation conducted in the western province of Izmir led to raids in nine safe houses of the group earlier this month. After about six months of surveillance, police carried out operations in Izmir and the provinces of Ankara, Aydın, Balıkesir, Kocaeli and Denizli. Forty-two suspects were detained and 27 among them were remanded in custody on June 17. The operation focused on FETÖ’s “education network” found that the students were lured into the group’s secret houses for brainwashing and were taken to some Balkan countries for “intense education,” a name given by the group for training for new recruits.
For decades, the terrorist group relied on an international network of schools and prep schools across Türkiye to trick the youth into joining their movement. The youth later helped infiltrate state institutions, from courts and law enforcement to the military. On July 15, 2016, FETÖ’s military infiltrators tried to seize power. The attempt ultimately failed due to unprecedented public resistance.
The investigation in Izmir, based on evidence and confessions of suspects, showed that students accommodated at safe houses were picked on the advice of FETÖ members who personally knew the prospective recruits. Youth whose family members had no past ties to the group were primarily picked. Before and after the coup attempt, thousands of FETÖ members were questioned, detained and arrested for involvement in crimes ranging from illegal wiretapping to participation in the coup attempt and fraud in public exams (an important element of infiltration into public agencies). FETÖ members conducted “interviews” with potential recruits via social media platforms, and none of the recruits knew each other before their recruitment.
The investigation also revealed that FETÖ members organized “touristic trips” to the Balkan countries, but in reality, they were attempts to win the youth and have them engaged in a brainwashing session. The trips were arranged in secrecy, and instead of mass flights, students often traveled separately on different dates. In the Balkans, they were welcomed by fugitive FETÖ members and accommodated at safe houses of the group.
Statements of suspects showed FETÖ’s safe houses in Türkiye also served as centers to deliver cash to members of the group. FETÖ members regularly delivered cash to these houses to be distributed to other FETÖ members who were released from prison earlier, to ensure their continued loyalty to the group. At times, safe houses were occupied by fugitive members of the group before their escape abroad.
The police investigation found that the terrorist group continued its practice of recording the information on potential recruits. Similar investigations in the past years have found massive databases covering everything about the ethnicity of the group’s members to the “degree of their loyalty” to FETÖ. The safe house investigation unearthed lists compiled by FETÖ members on prospective recruits, with some described as “people not fit for duty.”
In a declaration issued after a ministerial meeting in Istanbul on Sunday, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned Israel’s recent attacks on Iran, Syria and Lebanon, and called on the international community to take immediate deterrent measures.
The statement, released after the 51st session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul, described Israel’s actions as violations of international law and breaches of the sovereignty and security of the targeted countries.
The declaration “calls on the international community to take deterrent measures to stop this aggression and make Israel accountable for crimes committed.”
The declaration also announced the formation of an open-ended “Ministerial Contact Group,” which will be tasked with establishing regular contacts with the relevant regional and international parties to support de-escalation efforts, stop the aggression against Iran and achieve a peaceful settlement.
It stressed the urgent need to stop Israeli attacks while also expressing serious concern about the dangerous escalation, which threatens the region’s human, economic and environmental situation.
‘Productive’ talks
According to Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, the meeting provided a venue for productive consultations amid increasing regional challenges.
“I extend my sincere thanks to my esteemed counterparts and all participants,” Fidan said in a statement posted on X late Sunday.
“At a time when our region is going through serious challenges, we, as Muslim countries, engaged in intensive and fruitful consultations,” Fidan added.
Fidan stated that the Istanbul Declaration amplified the collective voice of the Islamic world on global issues and included 156 resolutions addressing the common concerns of Muslim countries and minorities.
“Over the past two days, our main agenda item has been Israel’s aggressive stance, which poses a threat to regional security and stability,” he said.
Fidan also announced that the OIC has agreed to establish a contact group to address the recent developments in Iran.
He recalled the organization’s founding in 1969 in response to the arson attack on the Al-Aqsa Mosque, emphasizing that it remains committed to ending oppression and defending the rights of the Palestinian people.
“We will not allow Israel’s strategy of spreading the conflict across the region to overshadow the genocide taking place in Palestine,” he said.
Fidan underlined the importance of unity among Muslim nations, saying despite differences in language, “our prayers are the same,” and called for solidarity and cooperation to resolve shared problems.
The 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was held in Istanbul on Saturday and Sunday. The two-day event, held under the theme of “The OIC In A Transforming World,” was a display of unity for the world’s largest Muslim organization as Türkiye took over the rotating chairpersonship of the Council of Foreign Ministers.
The pressing issues the Muslim world is facing were naturally on the agenda of the meeting that continued amid Israel’s attacks on Iran and Iran’s response. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was among the diplomats closely watched by journalists covering the event, while diplomats’ focus was also on the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza, something Türkiye repeatedly called on the world not to forget amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
Iran requested a special session at the summit. The closed-to-press session late Saturday focused on Israeli attacks on the country, media outlets reported. Similarly, ministers of OIC member states that are also members of the Arab League held a one-hour meeting on the sidelines of the summit to discuss developments in the Iran-Israel conflict.
Araghchi was later received by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the summit. At the meeting, Erdoğan expressed that Israel “must be stopped immediately” and said the dispute over Iran’s nuclear programme must be resolved at the negotiating table, according to a statement by the Turkish Presidency. Türkiye is ready to play its part, for example, by facilitating dialogue, the president said. He told Araghchi that immediate steps should be taken to resume diplomacy between Iran and the United States, and that Türkiye would continue to support this process. At the OIC meeting, Erdoğan previously accused the Israeli government of being the “primary obstacle to regional peace” and stressed that Iran had a legitimate right to self-defense.
More than half of the OIC member countries are located in the Middle East or in its close vicinity, standing to be affected by ongoing conflicts directly.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday accused Israel of leading the Middle East toward “total disaster” by attacking Iran on June 13.
“Israel is now leading the region to the brink of total disaster by attacking Iran, our neighbor,” Fidan told the summit. “There is no Palestinian, Lebanese, Syrian, Yemeni or Iranian problem, but there is clearly an Israeli problem,” he said. He called for an end to the “unlimited aggression” against Iran. “We must prevent the situation from deteriorating into a spiral of violence that would further jeopardize regional and global security,” he added.
The OIC, founded in 1969, says its mission is to “safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony.”
The summit brought together top diplomats from nearly 50 Muslim-majority countries amid mounting global concern over Israel’s military operations in Gaza and what leaders described as a failure by the international community to protect Palestinian civilians.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the summit on its opening day, emphasizing the need for Muslim nations to stand united against what he called “barbaric and inhumane” attacks on Palestinians. “The Islamic world must raise its voice louder against injustice,” Erdoğan said. “We can no longer tolerate double standards in international politics.”
OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha echoed calls for international accountability and said the organization stands firmly behind the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination. “What we are witnessing in Gaza is not just a political issue; it is a human tragedy that requires urgent action,” Taha said.
In addition to the Gaza conflict, ministers addressed growing anti-Muslim sentiment in the West, particularly in Europe and North America. The summit also touched on economic cooperation, climate change, and regional stability. Delegates reaffirmed the OIC’s commitment to sustainable development and voiced support for conflict resolution efforts in Sudan, Yemen, and Afghanistan.
Ministers, including Fidan, held bilateral talks on the margins of the summit. The summit also hosted representatives of other international bodies and agencies, including Miguel Angel Moratinos, high representative of the U.N. Alliance of Civilizations, as well as Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner-general of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Overall, some 1,000 people attended the event.
Türkiye is among the founding members of the OIC and hosts eight subsidiaries of the organization. Since 1976, it has hosted three Council of Foreign Ministers meetings. The country was also the first to open a permanent OIC representation office in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah in 2015, and one year later, it hosted a heads of state summit.
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) and its partner in the People’s Alliance, the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), have turned the spotlight to the terror-free Türkiye initiative amid heightened tensions in the region.
The MHP, whose leader Devlet Bahçeli first proposed the initiative last year, will organize nationwide meetings to discuss the progress in the plan, while the AK Party is scheduled to hold a meeting of its central executive committee to debate the initiative on Tuesday.
The MHP will hold meetings in 81 provinces under the title of “National Unity and Solidarity for Terror-Free Türkiye” in a bid to rally the nation to support the initiative. The party officials said in a statement on Saturday that they sought national agreement and unity for permanent peace and prosperity in the country. A statement by party’s directorate of media, communications and digital platforms said the terror-free Türkiye goal can be achieved if all members of society support it and through the unity of the nation and state.
The terror-free Türkiye initiative was first hinted at by officials, including Bahçeli himself and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, months before the initiative took its present form. Erdoğan and Bahçeli had repeatedly highlighted ensuring Türkiye’s unity and establishment of “a home front” as they cited that Israel sought to expand its conflict with Palestinians to the wider region and eventually to Türkiye.
As part of the initiative, the PKK terrorist group ended decades of violence as it announced its dissolution in May following a congress held by the group upon a call by its jailed ringleader Abdullah Öcalan in February.
Bahçeli, a fervent nationalist known for his opposition to the PKK and its affiliates, made an unprecedented call for Öcalan to urge the group to lay down arms and dissolve last year. What followed was visits by Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) lawmakers to Öcalan in the island prison where he is held in the Marmara Sea. After a series of visits by the party linked to the PKK, Öcalan consented to make the call, which was released on Feb. 27.
After decades of military operations to eradicate the group, Türkiye initiated a “reconciliation process” in 2013 in a bid to prevent the PKK from justifying its actions. The process saw the reinstatement of the rights of the Kurdish community, but it ultimately collapsed when the PKK resumed its terror attacks after a brief lull. The new initiative is expected to move forward this summer, with the PKK handing over arms to authorities in Syria and Iraq in a process that will be overseen by Turkish intelligence. After the handover, PKK members not involved in terrorism will be accepted into Türkiye to serve their sentences, according to the media outlets, while the group’s ringleaders holed up in Iraq will likely leave for third countries, the unconfirmed reports say.
The initiative is supported by the opposition parties although some parties partly oppose it. The MHP’s statement on Saturday said the party had a national responsibility and pursued constructive politics. “We are aiming to inform the public correctly, respond to online disinformation about the initiative, reach out to wider society, hear the expectations of the citizens and build bridges of confidence through nationwide meetings,” the party said, highlighting a stronger consensus was needed for achieving the goals of the initiative. The MHP often highlights unity between Turkish and Kurdish community in the country as a way to achieve the initiative. The PKK exploited underprivileged Kurds for decades to justify its attacks targeting everyone, from police and military officers to civilians, including Kurds in the southeast. The MHP’s nationwide meetings will bring together politicians with representatives of provincial chambers, labor unions, nongovernmental organizations, associations set up for veterans of counterterrorism fight and families of people killed by the PKK.
On Tuesday, President Erdoğan will chair his party’s central decision-making and administrative committee for first meeting in weeks, both to discuss terror-free Türkiye and a new, civilian constitution for Türkiye. The party officials will discuss the latest developments regarding the initiative.
Grand Youth Award of Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), an affiliate of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) based in Istanbul, was presented to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Friday.
Erdoğan received the award at a ceremony held at Haliç University Congress Hall in Istanbul.
The award recognizes Erdoğan’s international efforts that set an example for Muslim youth around the world.
Along with Erdoğan and ICYF Chair Taha Ayhan, dignitaries from Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Minister of Sports and Youth Osman Aşkın Bak, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Burkina Faso Foreign Minister Jean Marie Karamoko Traore, Bosnia-Herzegovina Foreign Minister Elmedin Konakovic, Turkish Cypriot Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu, Chad’s Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Fadoul, Cameroon’s Foreign Minister Mbella Mbella, UAE’s Assistant Minister for International Cooperation and Development Sultan al-Shamsi and Palestine’s Supreme Council for Youth and Sports President Jibril Rajoub.
Addressing the award ceremony, Erdoğan said he was honored to meet with participants and conveyed his greetings to young Muslims around the world, particularly those in Gaza.
“I send my heartfelt salutations and love to the brave youth of Palestine and Gaza who have been defending their homeland heroically for 622 days against the savage, ruthless and inhumane attacks of the Israeli government,” Erdoğan said. “I also salute the courageous women resisting barbarism, the orphans and fatherless children who, despite bearing heavy burdens, refuse to kneel before oppressors, and all our Palestinian brothers and sisters who uphold the dignity and honor of being Muslim under the harshest conditions. May Allah be with them all.”
Highlighting the importance of the ICYF’s work, Erdoğan praised the forum’s efforts in education, civil society, entrepreneurship, law, diplomacy, media, human rights and volunteerism. “These initiatives, from the Diplomacy Academy to the International Incubation Center, are of critical importance for our future,” he said.
He also pointed to initiatives such as the Gaza Tribunal formed by prominent global opinion leaders as vital in exposing “Israel’s bloody and treacherous face to the world.”
Erdoğan noted that the ICYF, which has diplomatic status, plays a significant role in representing Muslim youth globally through partnerships with international organizations. “Since 2019, the forum has held 262 programs reaching more than 15 million young people and has clubs at 817 universities in over 70 countries. Twenty-five thousand students in these clubs are continuing their academic pursuits with educational materials prepared by various universities in Turkey and abroad,” he said.
Addressing the broader challenges facing the Muslim world, Erdoğan said, “We are going through a difficult time. War, conflict and instability have unfortunately darkened the skies over our civilization’s geography.”
“In Gaza, people standing in line for a piece of bread or a bowl of soup are being brutally targeted. Israel, which now complains of damage to its hospitals, has carried out more than 700 attacks on healthcare facilities in Gaza,” he said. “For 21 months, one of the most shameful acts of modern barbarism has been taking place in Gaza. Those who have turned Gaza into the world’s largest concentration camp have no right to speak of war crimes, doing so is not just hypocrisy, but sheer shamelessness and arrogance,” Erdoğan said.
He directly blamed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government for the situation. “The primary culprit behind the genocide in Gaza is the Netanyahu government. However, those who remain silent in the face of this killing machine are complicit in these crimes,” he said. “Netanyahu and his government, with their lawless and arrogant atrocities, have etched their names alongside tyrants like Hitler and Pol Pot. Powers with influence over Israel must not fall into Netanyahu’s trap and should instead use their leverage to help establish a ceasefire and calm in the region,” he added.
Despite pressure from pro-Israeli lobbies, Erdoğan said Türkiye would not back down from its position. “We have never wavered in our stance or hesitated to side with the oppressed. Today, we continue to stand firmly in the same place. We say peace, diplomacy, and justice. We say, ‘Long live free Palestine.’”
“As Türkiye, we once again declare our support for the people of Palestine. All 86 million of us stand with our Palestinian brothers and sisters and will continue to do so,” Erdoğan said.
He concluded by urging restraint to prevent further escalation: “It is essential to pull the fingers off the triggers before more destruction, bloodshed, and civilian casualties occur. Both the genocide in Gaza and the ongoing conflict (between Iran and Israel) is rapidly heading toward a point of no return. This lawlessness and madness must end immediately,” he said.
For his part, ICYF chair Taha Ayhan said at the ceremony that Erdoğan’s vision instilled hope to Turkish nation, Muslim community around the world and the world in general. “You are mentioned with blessings everywhere. Your unifying leadership agreed upon by Turkish nation, Muslim ummah and the world sets an example for the youth. I am assured that the Muslim world, the world will overcome the crisis it currently faces thanks to your leadership,” Ayhan said. “Inspired by you, the youth will resolutely work for a better future for the ummah and humanity. Your strong stand and strong will instills confidence in the youth. As the youth of the ummah, we pledge to stand with you in your struggle, to work in full force for the ummah and stand strong against oppression. With these efforts, liberation of Palestine is near. End of tears for Muslim communities is near, prevalence of justice is near. We believe the justice will be restored by youth,” he said.
The unprecedented U.S. strikes on Iranian soil put Türkiye on edge as Ankara already seeks a diplomatic solution to the conflict between Israel and Iran.
“As Türkiye, we have always drawn attention to the risk of the conflict that started with Israeli aggression in the region spreading and the destabilization of the security environment. The attack by the U.S. on Iran’s nuclear facilities today (June 22) has maximized this risk,” a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry said Sunday.
The statement came shortly after Iran’s foreign minister delivered a stern warning to the United States in Istanbul where he attended a summit of foreign ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
“Türkiye is deeply concerned about the possible consequences of the U.S. attack on the nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The ongoing developments could cause the regional conflict to escalate to a global level,” the Turkish ministry added. “We do not want this catastrophic scenario to come to life.”
It also called on all parties involved to “act responsibly, mutually cease attacks immediately and avoid steps that could lead to further loss of life and destruction.”
“The only way to resolve the dispute over Iran’s nuclear program is through negotiations. We call on the international community to support efforts to find a diplomatic solution between the parties,” it said. Türkiye also voiced its readiness to fulfill its responsibilities and “make constructive contributions.”
Although it is not party to the dispute between Iran and world powers over Tehran’s nuclear program, nor to the Iran-Israel conflict that continues after U.S. strikes, Türkiye has a lot at stake as a regional power and a neighbor of Iran. Unlike its allies in the West, it has defended Iran’s right to self-defense and slammed Israel’s policy of expansionism that now has its sights on Iran. Turkish leaders have repeatedly warned that Israel’s next target may be Türkiye if its regional aggression is not stopped. Indeed, Israel views Türkiye as an opponent and occasionally issues veiled threats to Turkish leadership for its unwavering support to Palestinians suffering under the Israeli attacks since 2023. Türkiye also maintains close ties with its NATO ally the United States.
Justice and Development Party (AK Party) spokesperson Ömer Çelik said in a social media post on Sunday that worst-case scenarios can be triggered if conflicts spread across the region. “The danger of expansion of conflicts in our region emerged after U.S. attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities,” he warned.
Çelik said Israel’s aggression, attempting to set the entire region on fire, posed a threat to everyone. Çelik reiterated that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has conducted comprehensive diplomacy after Israel’s attacks on Iran earlier this month and held talks with regional and world leaders. “In this context, it was emphasized that the negotiation table is the only solution. Our president expressed readiness for peace diplomacy and hosting talks to that extent. His assessment since the very beginning of the conflict proved true. From now on, negotiations should be central (to the solution of the issue),” he said.
Erdoğan on Saturday urged greater unity among Islamic countries to resist Israeli actions and growing regional instability as he warned of attempts to impose a “new Sykes-Picot order” in the Middle East. “We will not allow the establishment of a new Sykes-Picot order in our region with borders to be drawn in blood,” Erdoğan said at the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC in Istanbul.
The president expressed confidence in the resilience of the Iranian people amid the current conflict with Israel. “We have no doubt that the Iranian people, with their solidarity in the face of difficulties and strong state experience, will hopefully overcome these days,” he said. He also expressed his condolences on behalf of Türkiye to those killed in Israeli bombings and assassinations targeting Iranian citizens.
He strongly condemned Israel’s recent attacks on Iran, emphasizing that Iran’s right to self-defense in the face of state terrorism is natural, legitimate, and legal. Erdoğan described Israel’s strikes on Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, and Iran as acts of “banditry,” warning that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government poses the greatest obstacle to peace in the region. He also urged Islamic countries to stand firm against Israel’s actions beyond Gaza. “We must show greater solidarity to stop Israel’s acts of banditry not only in Palestine but also in Syria, Lebanon, and Iran,” Erdoğan added.
He underscored that the current period of shifting balances and fragile politics requires the Islamic world to unite. He said the OIC must clearly express its stance against Israeli policies that have plunged the region into chaos and urged member states to reinforce tolerance and solidarity. Erdoğan stressed, regardless of sect or ethnicity, all Muslims share the same qibla and destiny and must set aside differences to confront common challenges.
Erdoğan emphasized that the OIC, as the second-largest international organization after the U.N., must become more effective, serve as a tool for development, and be better organized to address current and future challenges.
He reiterated that Türkiye’s OIC chairmanship begins during a time when Israeli aggression again threatens stability and peace in the region. He stressed that a multipolar world requires the Islamic world to become a pole of its own, taking on greater responsibility and playing a more prominent role in global affairs. Erdoğan concluded by saying that Muslims must resolve internal disagreements with their own wisdom and will, asserting that the Islamic world has the capacity and determination to find solutions to every issue that affects its future.
In the meantime, Türkiye remains on alert against the potential spillover of the conflict. Officials say the army is vigilant and border security measures are in place in light of the latest developments. Erdoğan also recently underlined that Türkiye’s defense capabilities were significantly strengthened thanks to the groundbreaking efforts of the local defense industry, which recorded a dramatic improvement in the past two decades, from the development of long-range missiles to unmanned aerial vehicles.
The presidents of Türkiye and Azerbaijan on Thursday praised the unity and solidarity between the two countries in the face of challenges, especially following the 2023 twin earthquakes that shook Türkiye.
Türkiye will never forget the solidarity of the Azerbaijani people, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, speaking at the key delivery ceremony of quake-recovery houses in Kahramanmaraş province alongside Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
Stressing that Baku has come with everything it had to heal wounds after the quakes, he also expressed appreciation for Azerbaijan’s role in helping build the post-quake houses.
“Regardless of the conditions in the world and in our region, our priority is clear,” the Turkish president said, adding that they are concerned with healing the wounds inflicted by the disaster “as soon as possible.”
Aliyev, for his part, similarly praised unity and brotherhood with Türkiye: “I express the respect and love of the Azerbaijani people to those living in the earthquake-affected areas. You know and should know that you have 10 million brothers and sisters in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijanis also know we have over 80 million brothers and sisters in Türkiye. Long live Türkiye! Long live Türkiye-Azerbaijan unity and brotherhood!”
Expressing that the Azerbaijani people treated the earthquakes that hit southern Türkiye in February 2023 as their own, Aliyev said “tens of thousands” of Azerbaijanis began to fulfill their “fraternal duty” by providing humanitarian aid.
Aliyev highlighted that the same number of people were provided with new apartments quickly following the quakes, a testament to Erdoğan’s “commitment, love and strong determination toward his people.”
“At the same time, this is also evidence of a strong Türkiye, because only a strong state can carry out such a large-scale reconstruction and construction work in a short time,” Aliyev said, adding that more than 1,000 Azerbaijani personnel were immediately sent to the region at the time.
He said as many as 53 people were rescued from the rubble by Azerbaijani personnel, while another 3,200 people were provided with medical assistance by Azerbaijani doctors in two field hospitals.
“Azerbaijan has always been by Türkiye’s side, and Türkiye has always been by Azerbaijan’s side. Today, my participation along with my dear brother in the opening of the ‘Azerbaijan’ quarter is further evidence of our unity and friendship,” he said, describing the establishment of the neighborhood as a “remarkable event.”
He said the brotherhood and unity between the two countries are important factors not only for the region but also on a global scale, reminding that the Shusha Declaration officially elevated Turkish-Azerbaijani relations to the level of an alliance.
He recalled Türkiye’s support for Azerbaijan on the issue of Karabakh from the first days of the 44-day conflict with Armenia in fall 2020, expressing Turkish solidarity “gave us additional strength.”
“The people of Kahramanmaraş showed great resolve in the face of a terrible earthquake. They did not break or bend. They knew and believed that behind them stood a strong leader, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Behind them stands a strong Türkiye,” he added.
On Feb. 6, 2023, magnitude 7.7 and 7.6 quakes struck 11 Turkish provinces – Adana, Adıyaman, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Hatay, Gaziantep, Kahramanmaraş, Kilis, Malatya, Osmaniye and Şanlıurfa.
More than 13.5 million people in Türkiye have been affected by the quakes and many others in northern Syria.
The post-quake houses for which the delivery ceremony was held were built by the Azerbaijani government and the Housing Development Administration of the Republic of Türkiye (TOKI), in the “New Azerbaijan Neighborhood” of Kahramanmaraş.
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