President Erdoğan: Street terrorism is an attempt to cover up looting.

30.03.2025 18:40

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in a message sent to AK Party members on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, stated regarding the protests that occurred after the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality operation, "The events that took place in the last 10 days of Ramadan and the street terrorism are nothing but an attempt to cover up the robbery."

Here is the translated HTML content with the original structure preserved, including translations for the `title` and `alt` attributes within any `img` tags:



```html

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a statement regarding the protests following the terrorism and corruption investigation against the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, saying, "The events that occurred in the last 10 days of Ramadan and street terrorism are nothing but an attempt to cover up the robbery."

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent a video message to AK Party members on the occasion of Ramadan Bayram.

HE REFERRED TO THE PROCESS OF THE TERRORIST ORGANIZATION'S DISARMAMENT

In his speech, Erdoğan referred to the disarmament process of the terrorist organization PKK, stating, "As terrorism dissolves itself and surrenders its weapons, Turkey will hopefully be freed from a shackled burden that has been imposed on it for 40 years. Once the pressure of weapons is eliminated, the capacity of civil politics to solve problems will increase. The winner of this will be our democracy and all 85 million citizens."

"STREET TERRORISM IS AN ATTEMPT TO COVER UP ROBBERY"

Speaking about the urban reconciliation and corruption investigation against the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Erdoğan said, "My esteemed friends and comrades, we are closely monitoring the bribery, corruption, and terrorism investigations being conducted in Istanbul. As the investigation progresses and deepens, it will certainly be revealed where the tentacles of the criminal organization that has wrapped around the municipalities extend. The events that occurred in the last 10 days of Ramadan and street terrorism are nothing but an attempt to cover up the robbery," he said.

"OUR NATION DID NOT FALL INTO THE TRAP"

Erdoğan also stated, "Attempts to intimidate our judiciary members through their families and children have so far been unsuccessful. Our nation, with its profound insight, saw the trap and did not fall into it. On this occasion, I would like to congratulate our law enforcement forces, who express their duties with great sacrifice, patience, and composure. I extend my gratitude to all citizens of my nation, especially our youth, who do not fall for the provocations of marginal organizations. May God protect our country from all kinds of calamities, chaos, and tensions," he said.

"WE WILL NOT TAKE SIDES IN THE OPPOSITION'S INTERNAL FIGHTS"

Erdoğan concluded his statements as follows: "Dear brothers, as the AK Party and the People's Alliance, we are focusing on our own agenda. We are working tirelessly to connect Turkey with its goals as soon as possible, and we will continue to do so. We will not fall into the traps of those who want to pull us into their quagmires, and we will not take sides in the internal conflicts of the main opposition party under any circumstances.

I expect all my comrades in our main organization and general center, from women's and youth branches to all my comrades serving in our organization, to act with this sensitivity. I trust you. May God be our helper. With these thoughts, I once again congratulate you on the occasion of Ramadan Bayram. I greet you with love and respect. Thank you, be well. May you be entrusted to God."