'Justice March for 78 Souls' Continues, Gaining Momentum

Families seeking justice for the 78 lives lost in the Bolu Grand Kartal Hotel fire are continuing their "Justice March for 78 Souls" from Bolu to Ankara. The march, now in its third day, demands that officials from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Ministry of Labor and Social Security be held accountable.

Participants have walked approximately 60 kilometers and reached Gerede. They plan to complete the remaining 186 kilometers and arrive in Ankara on Saturday, July 18. Despite the physical exertion, the marchers report feeling stronger with each step, drawing motivation from mutual support and solidarity.

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We are not tired; on the contrary, with every step, with every day, we are getting stronger. Today I am stronger than yesterday. Tomorrow I will be stronger than today.

Oktay Akişli, who lost his mother, brother, and nephew in the fire, shared his resolve during the march. "We are not tired; on the contrary, with every step, with every day, we are getting stronger," Akişli stated. He emphasized the growing sense of responsibility as more people join their cause, highlighting the support from fellow victims' families and the Kartalkaya Family Platform.

Akişli also revealed that families affected by other recent tragedies, including the mine collapse in İliç, the nightclub fire in Gayrettepe, a factory explosion in Dilovası, and a bungalow incident in Şişli Vadi, have reached out. Some of these families have expressed their desire to join the march, seeking justice for their own losses. Akişli welcomed their participation, noting that the growing number of affected families underscores the urgency and importance of their collective demand for justice.

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They also conveyed their desire to join our march. They have a place of honor with us. The fact that this justice march is growing every day and that families seeking justice are reaching out to us every day increases our responsibility even more.