Tülay Hatimoğulları
@TulayHatim · Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Yemen
Tülay Hatimoğulları is a Turkish economist and statesperson.
I commemorate Ahmet Atakan, who supported the Gezi Resistance from the streets of Armutlu in Hatay and helped grow the resistance, with respect, love, and longing on the 13th anniversary of his passing. Those responsible for Ahmet’s death still have not been brought before the courts. Much has changed in 13 years, but the one thing that has not changed is our demand for justice. What has not changed is Ahmet’s smile that remains in our memory. I promise you, Ahmet: we will not give up until justice is served. #AhmetAtakan
Translated from TurkishWe are following with concern the forest fires affecting Adana, Antalya and Mersin. I convey my wishes for a speedy recovery to our people affected by the fires; I pray for mercy for Hasan Kahya, who lost his life during the fire in Aksu, Antalya, and offer condolences to his family and loved ones. It is largely possible to prevent forest fires before they occur. What is necessary must be done; the safety of our people, the right to life of countless living beings, and our shared future must be protected. All available resources must be mobilized without delay to extinguish the fires.
Translated from TurkishI spoke by phone with our former co-mayor of the Amed Metropolitan Municipality, Dr. Adnan Selçuk Mızraklı. His voice was strong and full of hope, as always. He sends his warmest regards to you all. Our wish is for all our friends who have been imprisoned to regain their freedom. We will be reunited with our friends; we will continue the struggle for peace, democracy and justice with greater strength, greater determination and shoulder to shoulder. Welcome back… @SelcukMizrakli
Translated from TurkishWith the strength we draw from our peoples; with the resistance of the oppressed, the sweat of laborers, the courage of women, and the hope and determination of young people… By growing our eternal legacy and the struggle of our comrades who paid the price; we are marching for a Democratic Republic, toward a Free and Organized Society! May our party’s 5th Ordinary Grand Congress be blessed. May our path be open, our will strong, and our struggle enduring!
Translated from TurkishI respectfully commemorate DEP Member of Parliament Mehmet Sincar and DEP Batman Provincial Organization executive Metin Özdemir, who were murdered 33 years ago today. Despite all the years that have passed, the darkness over the case continues. The retrial process has left the search for justice unanswered for 7 years. We will continue to follow the case until this murder is fully illuminated in all its aspects, the truth comes to light, and justice is secured. Let this be our promise to Mehmet Sincar, Metin Özdemir, and all our comrades who lost their lives on this path: We will surely bring to these lands the peace to which they devoted their lives.
Translated from TurkishFor years, in squares, on streets, and in the hardest times, we held on to the same word: PEACE! The peace we now long for, and for which we have paid a heavy price, is not a distant possibility; it is a historic responsibility that lies before us. This responsibility is not limited only to the lands where we are located. Building an internationalist peace movement for peace in the country and the region is vitally important. Lasting peace is possible through the solidarity of peoples and their shared struggle. With this awareness, in the streets of Amed, thousands of us shouted with one voice: We will build peace, freedom, and democracy together! Long live peace! Long live peace! #1EylülDünyaBarışGünü
Translated from TurkishFollowing the death of Mehdi Zana, a valuable Kurdish politician and man of struggle who left deep traces in the memory of the Kurdish people, we shared the grief of his family and loved ones. Resistance in prison against the darkness of September 12, exiles, the price paid… A difficult path, an inexhaustible faith and struggle. What remains is an honorable life, an unforgettable struggle, and a name: Tailor Mehdi… I bow respectfully before his memory. May the Kurdish people, his family, and all his loved ones find comfort.
Translated from TurkishI hope that the new judicial year will usher in a period in which the rule of law, an independent and impartial judiciary, and equal access to justice are strengthened. A country where the law emerges from the shadow of politics, and where the judiciary does not discriminate based on any identity, opinion, or social group, is possible. From prisons to public squares, from local will to freedom of expression, we will continue to amplify our voice wherever justice remains lacking.
Translated from TurkishWe are following with great concern and our hearts in our mouths the news regarding the passenger ship disaster that occurred off Girne. Our greatest wish is that the loss of life does not increase and that our missing citizens are found safe and sound as soon as possible. I also wish the injured a speedy recovery. I pray for mercy for those who lost their lives; I wish patience to their families, relatives, and loved ones and offer my condolences.
Translated from TurkishWe came together with our peoples as part of our Peace and Democratic Society gatherings in İzmir. İzmir’s will to live side by side with its different identities, beliefs, and cultures is one of the strongest foundations for peace. We will carry the hope of shared life rising from İzmir into Turkey’s democratic future. Together, we will strengthen democratic politics and make peace lasting through equality and freedom.
Translated from TurkishWe are deeply saddened by the passing of Mehdi Zana, the former mayor of Amed, a respected Kurdish politician and devoted activist. We will always remember Mehdi Zana for his struggle for the rights and freedom of his people and for the valuable legacy he left behind. I extend my condolences to Leyla Zana, his cherished family, his loved ones, and the Kurdish people. We are deeply grieved by the loss of Mehdi Zana, the former mayor of Diyarbakır, a respected Kurdish politician and dedicated activist. We will always remember Mehdi Zana for his struggle for the rights and freedom of his people and the valuable legacy he left behind. I offer my condolences to Leyla Zana, his valued family, his relatives, and the Kurdish people.
Translated from KurdishAs Vedat Türkali said: “So much suffering was not endured in vain…” In these ancient lands where so much pain has been lived through, today we are speaking about peace again. Although it pains us that those who want peace most cannot bear witness to this hope, the legacy of Vedat Türkali and the many others who struggled for peace lights our way. I remember with respect and longing the communist poet and writer #VedatTürkali, who never once departed from the side of peace and democracy throughout his life and was the voice of the oppressed and those who resisted.
Translated from TurkishImmediate legal proceedings must be initiated against the person who, during a national television broadcast, said that “it is fitting for them all to be shot by firing squad.” I condemn in the strongest terms this genocidal mentality targeting peoples and beliefs. These words constitute a grave genocidal threat directed not only at the targeted community, but also at the will to live together and social peace. We know what the discrimination and attacks fueled by hate speech have led to in the past. No one may be targeted because of their identity, faith, or belonging. We stand with Arab Alawites; we will continue to stand against this mentality.
Translated from TurkishI strongly condemn the racist attacks targeting our Kurdish citizens working as seasonal agricultural workers in Zonguldak and Düzce. At such a historic moment, when the will to build a future together and as equals is growing stronger, it is absolutely unacceptable that people who travel for miles to make a living through their labor are targeted, threatened, and subjected to attacks because of their identities. I call on the competent authorities to urgently take the necessary steps to fully uncover all aspects of the attacks, ensure that those responsible are held accountable before the law, and guarantee the safety of seasonal workers.
Translated from TurkishTen years ago, we lost our loved ones at a wedding in Antep targeted by ISIS. We have never forgotten the darkness that stained the children’s laughter and a people’s joy with blood. I commemorate our loved ones whom we lost with respect, and I carry their pain in my heart… This massacre must be investigated in all its aspects; the perpetrators must be identified and punished. Confronting the truth and ensuring justice are the strongest foundation for a shared future in peace.
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