Nationalist Sign Removed in Diyarbakır

The sign saying “How happy is the one who says I am Turk” has been removed in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır by the order of Governor’s Office.

Diyabakır

Diyarbakır Governor’s Office ordered the removal of a sign saying “How happy is the one who says I am Turk”, a city landmark installed after Turkey’s 1980 Military Coup.

Located in approximate with Diyarbakır Governor’s Office in İnaloğlu Street, the sign also included an ornament of watermelons - the symbol of Diyarbakır.

During the removal last night, several onlookers and pedestrians turned the moment eternal by taking pictures.

Around a month ago, Diyarbakır Bar Association advocate Mahsuni Karaman submitted an official request to Diyarbakır Governor’s Office regarding the removal of the sign.

In 2012, a similar request has also been requested by Mine Lök Beyaz, AKP Diyarbakır deputy. (NV/BM)

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