Turkish veterans continue protests in Ankara over social rights

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Veterans and families of martyrs in Turkey have entered their 41st day of continuous protest in Ankara, moving their demonstrations to Kurtuluş Park after being removed from Güvenpark. The protesters are demanding equal social and professional rights, specifically seeking to close the gap between enlisted veterans and higher-ranking personnel.

Erdem Çerçioğlu, President of the Association of Martyr Families and Veterans, has accused authorities of making life difficult for them at the Bilkent Gazi Uyumevi, claiming they are being denied access to their own facility. Protesters have reported being moved between locations by police and have expressed frustration over what they describe as stalling tactics by the Ministry of Family and Social Services.

The Union of Turkish Bar Associations (TBB) has criticized the police interventions, stating that preventing peaceful protests violates the Constitution and international law. The TBB emphasized that the right to assembly is a fundamental pillar of a democratic society and that the treatment of veterans and their families is contrary to the principles of a rule-of-law state.

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Bilkent Gazi Uyum Evi · Bilkent Gazi Uyumevi · Erdem Çerçioğlu · Kurtuluş Park · Kurtuluş Parkı · Martyrs' Families and Veterans Association · Ministry of Family and Social Services · Türkiye Barolar Birliği

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[● 3 SOURCES] Police officers acted politely when inviting the group to leave the Ministry of Family and Social Services. www.aydinpost.com · www.gazetepencere.com · halktv.com.tr
[● 3 SOURCES] Veterans are facing mistreatment at the Bilkent Gazi Uyum Evi. www.aydinpost.com · www.gazetepencere.com · halktv.com.tr
[● 2 SOURCES] A brigadier general identified as A. C. is causing difficulties for veterans at the facility. www.gazetepencere.com · halktv.com.tr
[DISPUTED] The protest by the Martyrs' Families and Veterans Association has reached its 41st day. www.aydinpost.com · www.gazetepencere.com · halktv.com.tr