President Erdoğan: The state's wrong practices also have a share in the escalation of terrorism.

12.07.2025 11:00

In a historic speech at his party's camp in Kızılcahamam, President Erdoğan stated, "Since the first action in 1984, terrorism has escalated in Turkey day by day. Many governments have come since that day. All of them said, 'We will eradicate the roots of terrorism.' The unsolved murders, the White Toros vehicles, the burned villages, and families forced to migrate overnight were among the wrong practices. Instead of ending terrorism, they exacerbated it."

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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered important messages in his historic speech at the 32nd Consultation and Evaluation Meeting of the AK Party in Kızılcahamam.

The first concrete step regarding the "Terror-Free Turkey" process, which started with the call of MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli, was taken yesterday. In the Casene Cave in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, 30 PKK terrorists, including 4 leaders, burned their weapons. President Erdoğan made statements regarding this historic day, saying:

"We have always strived to serve the nation in the best way possible. We saw constructive criticism as a lantern illuminating our path. Consultation increases blessings, strengthens foresight, broadens horizons, and strengthens solidarity. I thank all participating brothers for their valuable ideas and constructive criticisms."

"I PRAY FOR GOD'S MERCY ON OUR MARTYRS"

47 years ago, on August 14, 1984, the separatist terrorist organization carried out its first action in Eruh, Siirt, and Şemdili, Hakkari. We lost 2 soldiers as martyrs, and 9 civilian citizens were injured. After this date, the separatist terrorist organization carried out attacks. I pray for God's mercy on our martyrs and the citizens who lost their lives. We have not forgotten them, and we will not forget.

"UNSOLVED MURDERS, WHITE TOROS, BURNED VILLAGES INCREASED TERROR INSTEAD OF ENDING IT"

After the first action in 1984, terrorism escalated in Turkey day by day. Many governments came after that day. They all said we will eradicate the roots of terrorism. Unsolved murders, White Toros, burned villages, and families forced to migrate overnight were among the wrong practices. Instead of ending terrorism, it increased. We all paid the price for the mistakes. Turkey became unstable due to these terrorist attacks. It caused great damage to the peace, unity, and brotherhood of our country.

"YESTERDAY, THE ORGANIZATION IMPLEMENTED THE DECISION IT MADE AND LAID DOWN ITS WEAPONS"

We produced our weapons for the fight against terrorism. After the treacherous coup attempt on July 15, we cleaned FETÖ from all our institutions. We removed the obstacles in the fight against terrorism. With Bahçeli's call, we took a series of steps for a Terror-Free Turkey. We conducted a very sensitive process to evaluate the opportunity window. Yesterday, the organization implemented the decision it made and laid down its weapons in a ceremony.

"AS OF YESTERDAY, THE 41-YEAR TERROR PLAGUE HAS ENTERED A PROCESS OF ENDING"

As of yesterday, the 47-year terror plague has entered a process of ending. Turkey has begun to leave behind the pages filled with tears as of yesterday. Today, remember, is a new day; a new page has been opened in history. Today, the doors of the Turkey Century have been opened wide."