Turkey's Post-Coup Decrees Create 'Permanent Regime of Unlawfulness,' Affecting Millions

Ten years after the failed coup attempt in Turkey, the repercussions of emergency decrees continue to affect millions of citizens. The decrees, issued under a state of emergency following the 2016 events, led to the dismissal of numerous public employees from their positions.

The KESK confederation of public workers' unions has characterized the ongoing impact of these decrees as creating a "permanent regime of unlawfulness." The union stated that what the government termed "God's gift" has resulted in the loss of livelihoods, jobs, professions, and futures for many workers.

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The government's 'God's gift' process has been the name for taking away our bread, our jobs, our professions, and our futures.

These dismissals have had a profound and lasting effect on the lives of those affected, creating a sense of injustice and instability. The union's statement highlights the deep societal and economic consequences stemming from the post-coup purges, emphasizing the enduring hardship faced by affected individuals and their families.

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permanent regime of unlawfulness