13.01.2026 12:31
Erdoğan Akbulak, the owner of Silkar Mining, who went to Ethiopia for a safari, lost his life caught in the midst of armed conflict in the country. Two Turkish citizens caught in the conflict also sought refuge at the Turkish Embassy.
It has been claimed that Erdoğan Akbulak, the owner of Silkar Mining, who went to Ethiopia for a short-term tourist safari, lost his life caught in the midst of armed conflict in the country. It was also alleged that two Turkish citizens caught in the crossfire sought refuge at Turkey's Embassy in Addis Ababa during the incident.
HE WAS ON A SAFARI TOUR
According to information shared by journalist Can Özçelik, businessman Erdoğan Akbulak, the owner of Silkar Mining, lost his life while caught in the line of fire during the conflict in Ethiopia. It was stated that Akbulak went to Ethiopia for tourism purposes, specifically for a safari.
TWO TURKISH CITIZENS ALSO SOUGHT REFUGE AT THE EMBASSY
Two Turkish citizens caught in the midst of the conflict sought refuge at the Turkish Embassy for security reasons. No official statement has yet been made by the authorities regarding the incident.
WHO IS ERDOĞAN AKBULAK?
Erdoğan Akbulak, the owner of Silkar Mining, is one of the leading figures in the Turkish business world in the field of natural stone and mining. Akbulak, who is also the founder of the AKDO brand, played an important role in opening Turkish marble to global markets.
Co-founding Silkar Mining with his brother Hakkı Akbulak, he processed Turkey's rich natural stone resources with modern production technologies, transforming the company into an internationally recognized brand in a short time. Especially establishing a strong presence in the U.S. market, AKDO brought Turkish marble to the global showcase with its showroom in New York Manhattan and extensive dealer network.