Turkish Union Opposes 'Terror-Free Turkey' Process, Citing 'No Negotiation with Terror'

A new legal proposal, intended to establish the framework for a "Terror-Free Turkey" process, has been submitted to the Turkish Parliament, sparking debate among professional and democratic organizations.

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We do not accept the legitimization of terrorist organizations and their extensions under the guise of peace, nor the acceptance of the leader of the terrorist organization as a counterpart on behalf of the state.

Tüm Yerel-Sen, a local government workers' union, has publicly declared its opposition to the initiative. In a written statement, the union asserted that any negotiation or dialogue with terrorist organizations is unacceptable. "We do not accept the legitimization of terrorist organizations and their extensions under the guise of peace, nor the acceptance of the leader of the terrorist organization as a counterpart on behalf of the state," the statement read.

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No government can risk the nation's sovereignty and the country's indivisible integrity for political calculations.

The union strongly emphasized that the territorial integrity of the Republic of Turkey and the principles of the National Pact (Misak-ı Milli) are non-negotiable. "No government can risk the nation's sovereignty and the country's indivisible integrity for political calculations," it added.

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The fight against terrorism is conducted not by negotiation, but by law and state seriousness.

Tüm Yerel-Sen argued that the fight against terrorism should be conducted through legal means and with state seriousness, rather than through negotiation. "The fight against terrorism is conducted not by negotiation, but by law and state seriousness," the union stated. They concluded by affirming their commitment to upholding the fundamental characteristics of the Republic, national sovereignty, and the country's unity, declaring, "We will not be a party to any process conducted with terrorist organizations and their extensions."

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We will not be a party to any process conducted with terrorist organizations and their extensions.