DEM Party Calls for Justice on 10th Anniversary of Gaziantep ISIS Attack
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- DEM Party co-chairs remembered the victims of the ISIS attack on a wedding in Gaziantep 10 years ago.
- They called for a full investigation into the massacre and punishment for those responsible.
- The party emphasized that confronting the truth and achieving justice are the strongest foundations for a shared future in peace.
The Peoples' Democratic Party (DEM Parti) marked the 10th anniversary of the ISIS attack on a wedding in Gaziantep, Turkey, with a call for justice and remembrance. Co-chairs Tรผlay Hatimoฤullarฤฑ and Tuncer Bakฤฑrhan both shared poignant messages on social media, recalling the tragic loss of life and the darkness that overshadowed the celebration.
"We lost our loved ones in a wedding attacked by ISIS in Antep 10 years ago. We have never forgotten the darkness that stained the laughter of children and the joy of a people with blood," Hatimoฤullarฤฑ stated. She expressed solidarity with the victims' families, carrying their pain, and demanded accountability.
We lost our loved ones in a wedding attacked by ISIS in Antep 10 years ago. We have never forgotten the darkness that stained the laughter of children and the joy of a people with blood.
Bakฤฑrhan echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation into the massacre to bring the perpetrators to justice. "This massacre must be investigated in all its aspects, and those responsible must be identified and punished," he asserted. Both leaders stressed that confronting the truth and ensuring justice are essential for building a peaceful and shared future.
The party's statements serve as a solemn reminder of the attack's brutality and a persistent call for accountability, underscoring the ongoing pursuit of justice for the victims and their families.
This massacre must be investigated in all its aspects, and those responsible must be identified and punished. Confronting the truth and achieving justice are the strongest foundations for a shared future in peace.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.