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Turkey Kahramanmaraş school attack aftermath

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In early August 2026, Turkish authorities began a series of public responses to the April 15 school shooting in Kahramanmaraş that left students and a teacher dead. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met the victims' families at the Presidential Complex, accompanied by senior ministers, and pledged continued action to combat violence and protect children. The meeting included Education Minister Yusuf Tekin, Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi and Family and Social Services Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek later underscored the state’s commitment on social media. Former Agriculture Minister and AK Party MP Vahit Kirişçi visited injured student Osman Tunahan Bakacak at Ankara Etlik Şehir Hospital, urging a swift recovery, and authorities announced a comprehensive investigation into the attack. The following day, the Education‑Bir‑Sen teachers’ union sent delegations to Kahramanmaraş and Ankara. In Kahramanmaraş the union visited the attacked Ayser Çalış Middle School, met local education officials, and placed a commemorative plaque. In Ankara the union met police and political leaders, offering condolences and emphasizing inter‑institutional communication on education concerns. These visits extended the mourning and solidarity efforts beyond the presidential meeting, illustrating a broader civil‑societal and governmental engagement with the tragedy.

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