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What was said by government officials after 37 Alevi people were burned to death in Sivas. A thread:
"Thankfully, the fire caused no harm to the people outside of the hotel"
She is referring to the people who were chanting slogans for the fire.
Tansu Çiller - Turkish Prime Minister during the years 1993-1996
She is referring to the people who were chanting slogans for the fire.
Tansu Çiller - Turkish Prime Minister during the years 1993-1996
"There was huge provocation. The people (islamists) were agetated as a result of it. The security forces did everything they possibly could"
The police and Turkish army stood aside and watched while some chanted with the crowd.
Süleyman Demirel - Turkish president 1993-2000
The police and Turkish army stood aside and watched while some chanted with the crowd.
Süleyman Demirel - Turkish president 1993-2000
"Dont get involved!"
He commanded the police to not interfere and to not stop the massacre.
Doğukan Öner - Chief police - 1993
He commanded the police to not interfere and to not stop the massacre.
Doğukan Öner - Chief police - 1993
"There is no need to exaggerate the situation, the same amount of people could have died in a football game"
Mesut Yılmaz - leader of opposition party
Mesut Yılmaz - leader of opposition party
"Let us first sight Fatiha, and then we will sight it for them"
Refers to the victims as 'şunlar', making derogatory remarks.
Temel Karamollaoğlu - Sivas Mayor
Refers to the victims as 'şunlar', making derogatory remarks.
Temel Karamollaoğlu - Sivas Mayor
