IT IS AN HONOR TO BE ATATURK'S SOLDIER!

We have learned with sorrow that our five lieutenants who said "We are Mustafa Kemal's soldiers" at the August 30 Military Academy graduation ceremony were dismissed from the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) as a result of the investigation launched against them. This decision is against the law, justice and national conscience, as well as the fundamental principles of our Republic and our history.

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is the founder of the secular Republic of Turkey. Remembering his name, defending his principles and expressing loyalty to him are among the most honorable duties for our soldiers.

As Cagdas Yasamı Destekleme Dernegi, we announce to the public that we do not accept this unlawful decision. As a result of the policy adopted by Atatürk since the foundation of the Republic, the Turkish army is above politics; our army and soldiers should not be the subject of current political discussions, and the line of our army that is loyal to Atatürk's principles and revolutions should be carefully preserved. We invite the authorities to take responsibility and remember the principle of the supremacy of law in order to reverse this wrong decision!

We respectfully announce to the press and the public.