# Turkey July 15 commemorations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-july-15-commemorations
> Updated: 2026-09-04T11:36:03.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Commemorations for the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day have taken place across various regions in Turkey.

In Malatya, Yeniden Refah Party Provincial Chairman Burhan Kılıç issued a statement characterizing the events as a “historic struggle” and a “comprehensive attempt to interfere with Turkey’s independence.” Kılıç called for the continuous protection of democracy as a collective responsibility.

In Gümüşhane, the July 15 Association organized a memorial program at the Kemaliye Mosque. The event included the ‘253 Hatim’ program to pray for the 253 citizens who died during the 2016 coup attempt. During the ceremony, Association President İsmail Hakkı Turunç emphasized the necessity of preserving the ‘July 15 spirit’ for future generations.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Gümüşhane commemorates July 15 martyrs with memorial program

The July 15 Association held the 63rd ‘253 Hatim’ program at Kemaliye Mosque in Gümüşhane to honor the martyrs of the 2016 coup attempt through prayer and commemorative speeches.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gmhane-commemorates-july-15-martyrs-with-memorial-program

### 2026-08-21: Burhan Kılıç commemorates July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day

Yeniden Refah Party Malatya Chairman Burhan Kılıç commemorated July 15, describing it as a historic victory of national will against coup attempts and an essential moment for Turkish democracy.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burhan-kl-commemorates-july-15-democracy-and-national-unity-day

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