Türkiye’s first lady Emine Erdogan on Wednesday said the July 15, 2016, defeated coup attempt symbolised the Turkish nation’s unwavering courage and resistance, paying tribute to those who defended democracy.
In a post on the Turkish social media platform NSosyal marking Democracy and National Unity Day under the hashtag #VictoryIsOurs, Erdogan said July 15 “is the name of the resistance that rose from the homeland and of unshakable courage.”
“That night, our heroes, who became a light against the darkness with their hearts, became the voice of the national will and the honourable defenders of our independence,” she said.
