# Turkish local solidarity events for veterans and martyr-relv > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-local-solidarity-events-for-veterans-and-martyr-relv > Updated: 2026-10-21T12:08:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Local administrations and organizations in Turkey have conducted several events to honor veterans and the families of martyrs. In the Of district, officials hosted a breakfast program led by District Governor Eşref Akça and Mayor Salim Salih Sarıalioğlu to express community commitment to supporting these families. Subsequent solidarity events were held in Samsun and Diyarbakır. In Samsun, the Havza Social Service Center organized a meeting focused on the importance of supporting families of those who died for national independence. In Diyarbakır, the Police Force Duty Disabled and Martyr Families Foundation (EMŞAV) hosted a dinner where officials discussed the struggle against terrorism and the importance of national unity and peace. ## Claims - EMŞAV organized a solidarity and honor dinner for martyr families and veterans in Diyarbakır's Kayapınar district. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Deputy Governor Hatice Cemre İncesu emphasized the importance of supporting the families left behind by martyrs. (corroborated by 3 sources) - EMŞAV President Abdurrahman Yılmaz stated that the process for peace and brotherhood should conclude with tranquility. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Havza Social Service Center coordinated a meeting for martyr families in Samsun. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Turkey holds solidarity events for martyr families and veterans Martyr families and veterans were honored in Samsun and Diyarbakır during solidarity events focused on national unity and support. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-holds-solidarity-events-for-martyr-families-and-veterans ### 2026-10-04: Of district officials host breakfast for martyr families and veterans Local officials in Of, Turkey, hosted a breakfast event to honor and express support for martyr families and veterans. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/of-district-officials-host-breakfast-for-martyr-families-and-veterans --- Cite as: Turkish local solidarity events for veterans and martyr-relv. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-local-solidarity-events-for-veterans-and-martyr-relv