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Nusaybin holds memorial for 12 victims of 2019 rocket attacks
A memorial ceremony was held at the DSİ Facilities in the Nusaybin district of Mardin to honor 12 citizens who were killed seven years ago by mortar and rocket fire launched from Syria. The program included Quranic recitations and prayers performed in Turkish, Arabic, and Kurdish by District Mufti Hasan Yeşildağ.
Mardin Governor and Deputy Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Tuncay Akkoyun attended the event, offering condolences to the families of the deceased. During his address, Akkoyun emphasized the importance of the 'Terror-free Turkey' process, describing it as a vital opportunity to establish permanent peace, tranquility, and brotherhood within the region. He noted that the process is being implemented through the leadership of the President and the support of various political parties and institutions.
The ceremony also featured emotional testimonies from relatives of the victims, including Gülay Demir, the daughter of Mehmet Şirin Demir, who spoke about the lasting impact of the loss on her family and expressed support for the ongoing peace processes to ensure a safer future for children.
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Gülay Demir · Hasan Yeşildağ · Mardin · Nusaybin · Tuncay Akkoyun
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The memorial program included Quranic recitations and prayers in Turkish, Arabic, and Kurdish. www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A memorial ceremony was held in Nusaybin, Mardin, for 12 citizens killed by mortar and rocket fire from Syria in 2019. www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 'Terror-free Turkey' process is a significant opportunity to establish lasting peace, tranquility, and brotherhood in the region. www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.sondakika.com