Nearing the occasion’s seventh anniversary, the president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has condemned the July 15, 2016 coup try in opposition to Türkiye by the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETÖ).
“I once again condemn all coups carried out against human rights and freedoms, democracy, and the will of the people, regardless of which country in the world they occur in,” Ersin Tatar stated on Thursday.
Tatar careworn that FETÖ, supported and arranged by “external forces,” tried a coup with the intention of trampling on the need of the folks and democracy, dividing and fragmenting Türkiye, and placing it in chains.
“However, this coup attempt was prevented by the Turkish Armed Forces and security forces loyal to the Turkish people and state, under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan,” he added.
Tatar emphasised that the Turkish Cypriot folks additionally strongly opposed the coup try.
“While commemorating with mercy those who became martyrs to foil the coup attempt carried out by FETÖ on July 15, and respectfully greeting the veterans, I also condemn those countries that protect, support, and try to use members of the FETÖ terrorist organization against Türkiye,” he stated.
FETÖ and its U.S.-based chief Fetullah Gülen orchestrated the defeated coup try of July 15, 2016, which left 252 folks martyred and practically 2,200 injured.
Türkiye accuses FETÖ of being behind a long-running marketing campaign to overthrow the state by the infiltration of Turkish establishments, notably the navy, police, and judiciary.
Since its designation in October 2016, yearly Türkiye marks July 15 as Democracy and National Unity Day, with occasions to commemorate those that misplaced their lives defeating the putschists and to recollect the bravery of the nation.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
