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Erdoğan Commemorates July 15 Coup Attempt Anniversary, Vows Support for Oppressed
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Erdoğan Commemorates July 15 Coup Attempt Anniversary, Vows Support for Oppressed

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Erdoğan commemorated the 10th anniversary of the July 15 failed coup attempt.
  • He honored the 253 martyrs and 2,737 veterans who resisted the coup.
  • Erdoğan vowed to continue supporting the oppressed globally and combat FETÖ.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed a crowd at the Başkent Millet Bahçesi, marking the 10th anniversary of the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day. The event commemorated the resistance against the 2016 coup attempt, honoring the 253 individuals who lost their lives and the 2,737 veterans wounded during the events.

To those who try to dictate our lifespan, I say: brave people die once, cowards die every day.

— Recep Tayyip ErdoğanAddressing those who wish ill upon Turkey, emphasizing courage and resilience.

Erdoğan invoked a powerful quote, stating, "To those who try to dictate our lifespan, I say: brave people die once, cowards die every day." He emphasized Turkey's historical resilience, declaring, "We are a nation whose national anthem begins with 'Do not fear.' We are the only nation on earth that fears fear itself and will continue to do so." He pledged that Turkey would continue to be a beacon of hope and support for the oppressed, from Gaza to Somalia and Arakan.

We are a nation whose national anthem begins with 'Do not fear.' We are the only nation on earth that fears fear itself and will continue to do so.

— Recep Tayyip ErdoğanHighlighting Turkey's historical bravery and defiance.

"Today, the world watches us, the Turkish nation watches us, you watch us," Erdoğan declared, highlighting Turkey's role as a symbol of hope for people in regions like the Middle East, the Balkans, the Caucasus, and Africa. He vowed that Turkey would not abandon its supportive stance for the oppressed and would stand united against those attempting to extinguish this hope through "dirty scenarios."

Today, the world watches us, the Turkish nation watches us, you watch us. Today, Beirut, Damascus, Aleppo, Tripoli, Tripoli, Damascus, Sarajevo follow us. The innocent children of Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem are watching us. From the Middle East to the Balkans, from the Caucasus to Africa, the oppressed and victims look to Turkey with great hope.

— Recep Tayyip ErdoğanDescribing Turkey's global role and the hope it inspires in oppressed regions.

Furthermore, President Erdoğan reiterated his commitment to combating the Fethullahist Terrorist Organization (FETÖ), stating, "As long as FETÖ exists, the fight against FETÖ will continue." He stressed the nation's strong memory and determination to uphold its values and sovereignty.

As long as FETÖ exists, the fight against FETÖ will continue.

— Recep Tayyip ErdoğanReaffirming the ongoing struggle against the Fethullahist Terrorist Organization.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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