Turkey Enters 'Terror-Free' Phase Requiring Societal Support, Minister Says

Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi declared that Turkey has entered a new phase of its "Terror-Free Turkey" process, a legislative initiative recently passed with a significant majority in parliament. This new stage, according to Çiftçi, is characterized by four key elements: "liquidation, confirmation, supervision, and normalization."

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Today we are in Diyarbakır. As you know, our country, Turkey, has now entered the 'Terror-Free Turkey' process. Last week, a law regarding this was passed by the Turkish Grand National Assembly with a high vote, a record vote. We are now at a new stage.

Speaking in Diyarbakır, Çiftçi highlighted the importance of societal involvement in this ongoing process. "This process should not only be managed by politicians," he stated, calling for active participation from sports clubs, non-governmental organizations, universities, and citizens. He believes that successfully managing this transition will contribute positively to the "Terror-Free Turkey" process and help Turkey overcome decades-old challenges.

The minister also addressed a recent operation targeting the "Alihan Kuriş Organized Crime Group." He clarified that under the ruling AKP government, there have been no operations directed against religious communities or conservative segments of society. Çiftçi stressed that the government's actions are focused on criminal organizations, not on individuals based on their faith or conservative beliefs.

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This process should not only be managed by politicians. Sports clubs also have a duty. NGOs have a duty. Universities have a duty. Our citizens also have a duty.

Çiftçi's remarks came during a visit to the AKP Diyarbakır Provincial Directorate, where he also mentioned attending a football match between Amed Sportif Faaliyetler and Erzurumspor FK. He expressed hope that the match would foster unity and brotherhood, contributing to the broader goal of a "Terror-Free Turkey."

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Under the AK Party governments, during their terms, no operations have ever been carried out against any of our religious people, any community, any conservative segment.