14.07.2025 20:41
The claim that the use of Atatürk's photographs is prohibited at the events to be held on July 15th, Democracy and National Unity Day, has caused a stir. The Ministry of Interior, which denied the allegation, stated, "The claim that the use of Atatürk's photographs is prohibited, as alleged on some social media accounts and news sites, is a despicable slander."
The Ministry of Interior stated, "The claim that the use of 'Atatürk photographs' is prohibited, as alleged on some social media accounts and news sites, is a despicable slander."
It was claimed that the use of Atatürk photographs was banned during the July 15 events. This claim has caused quite a stir.
JET RESPONSE FROM THE MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
The response to the widely circulated claim on social media was swift. The Ministry of Interior made a comprehensive statement regarding the allegations.
"A DESPICABLE SLANDER"
In the statement, it was said, "The claim that the use of 'Atatürk photographs' is prohibited, as alleged on some social media accounts and news sites, is a despicable slander."
The full statement from the Ministry is as follows: "A circular was published by the General Directorate of Provincial Administration of the Ministry of Interior on June 25, 2025, on the occasion of 'July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day.'
In the circular, it was stated that "It is essential to ensure that only the Turkish flag is used in all EVENTS."
The claim that the use of 'Atatürk photographs' is prohibited, as alleged on some social media accounts and news sites, is a despicable slander.
Since 2018, every circular published by our Ministry regarding 'July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day' includes the statement that "It is essential to ensure that only the Turkish flag is used in all events." The aim is to use only the TURKISH FLAG in events held on a commemoration day that symbolizes the unity and solidarity of our nation, such as July 15, rather than political parties. It is respectfully announced to the public."