Full support from the people of the region for a Terror-Free Türkiye: Let love speak, not weapons
The PKK 's laying down of arms in Sulaymaniyah, Northern Iraq, and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's statements on the process have raised hopes for peace in the Southeast to the highest level. With the PKK's laying down of arms after 47 years, a new chapter begins in the process of achieving a terror-free Turkey . The people of the Southeast now long for a life where mothers no longer cry.
A Turkish flag was hung on Diyarbakır Castle after the PKK burned its weapons. (A News archive)
According to Sabah newspaper, 39-year-old Süleyman Peker, a shopkeeper in Diyarbakır, emphasized that peace and security have prevailed in the region after a long period, saying, "We don't want people to die anymore. The PKK's laying down of arms and the subsequent statements of our President have raised the hopes of us, the people of the region. I believe that with a terror-free Turkey, our country will grow and develop even further in parallel with the development of the Southeast, and become a strong Turkey in every field." Şirin Akçay, a shopkeeper and relative of a martyr from Mardin, stated their support for the process, saying, "Hopefully, the weapons have been laid down. We pray to God that our state will never face such a problem, such a problem, again. We want our state to grow, we want the security of our nation. We don't want any more bloodshed. This step taken by our state is a very big one. God willing, the results will be seen."
Turkish flags were waved on many buildings in the region following the historic step towards a terror-free Türkiye. (A News archive)
Metin Ay, a 34-year-old freelancer from Siverek, said , "I find the process initiated with the Terror-Free Turkey positive. Our only wish is for the tears to dry up, and especially for the pain of our mothers to ease. In this regard, I extend my gratitude to everyone who contributed, especially to our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan."
Heşar Haşimoğlu, President of the Şırnak Chamber of Tradesmen and Craftsmen, said, "This region should no longer be remembered with the language of weapons, but of peace and development. Thousands of lives lost, hundreds of thousands displaced, delayed development projects, and lost generations. The Southeast has been the region most affected by these conflicts. With the silence of the guns, the Southeast can reach its true potential. This peace process is not only a security issue, but also the key to social, economic, and cultural development."
THE DOORS OF A PEACEFUL LIFE HAVE BEEN OPENED
Fikri Algül, a shopkeeper in the Şemdinli district of Hakkari, expressed his eternal gratitude to all the statesmen who care about the streets and the homeland and work day and night for this cause. He said, "This process has opened the doors of a peaceful life for our people in Şemdinli, Hakkari, and throughout our country. A Turkey without terrorism is an invitation to a brighter, more hopeful future for every citizen of this country ." İsmail Şehitoğlu, President of the Anatolian Security Guards and Martyrs' Families Federation, said, "Turkey is now stepping into a future without terrorism, a period marked by brotherhood, peace, and development. Our wish is that no mother's heart ever again ache, no child's future be darkened in this land. Let love, not weapons, speak in this land. May the unity and solidarity of our nation last forever."
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