Erzincan, eastern Turkey on Sunday is the memory of nine civilians, including a child. who They were killed by PKK terrorists group on May 15, 1994.
To commemorate the anniversary, a civil ceremony was held in they native Edepok, village in Tercan district of Erzincan. The event It was attended by many citizens holding the Turkish flag.
The program I started with Moment of Silence and the national anthem followed by the recitation of Quran followed by supplication for Martyrs.
Speaking in a program, Erzincan Governor Mehmet Makas said that the Turkish nation has never done this left The oppressed without supervision, and did not act unjustly and intolerance. . said attack in Edebok was aiming for Turkey’s unity and solidarity.
makas added That Erzincan is city of Brothers and an example to all of turkey.
Erzincan Mayor Bekir Aksun wished May God have mercy on him on Martyrs.
“the blood of martyrs flowing out from every inch of our land. We can breathe easy here today for in order to of the blood of Our martyrs. We always remember them with gratitude.”
resident of Edebük and one of witnesses of The massacre reminds Kaya’s 72-year-old fateful day.
“The fire He was coming from the opposite mountain. Nobody of The villagers had weapons. Terrorists stormed our village. They killed nine people in our village. we sent information to the military, but the terrorists fled before they arrived.”
Download the PKK out treacherous who killed out Neighbors and relatives.
“Praise be to God, our state and our president have ended this scourge of terrorism. Our nation can live Comfortably and without fear. God does not allow our country to suffer.”
After the words, a participants pray for these who They lost their souls in massacre and left clove on graves.
In addition to relatives of Martyrs Leader of Lieutenant General of the 3rd Army Yavuz Turkense, Governor of Turkan Province Musa Kazim Celik and local law enforcement chiefs also attended the ceremony.
