Minister Göktaş: In the 90s, men were sterilized by SSI.
Göktaş, whose remarks at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Planning and Budget Commission created controversy, claimed that SSI-supported sterilization policies were implemented in the 90s.
Quick Look
Making a statement at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Planning and Budget Commission, Göktaş reacted to this situation by claiming that men in Türkiye were sterilized by the SSI in the 90s and responded to the criticism of opposition MPs.
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Why It Matters
There were discussions about past policies in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Planning and Budget Commission.
After his statement that caused a debate in the Turkish Grand National Assembly Planning and Budget Commission, Göktaş said, "Look, men were sterilized in this country by the SSI. Is it normal? In the 90s. I can show you from the headlines. This is a fact. Look, it is a situation we should be ashamed of. I am talking about the 1990s. Let me tell you about the newspaper headlines. I can explain in detail the policies carried out from the newspaper headlines. These were not done systematically, but with the support of the SSI."
Repeating the claim that the opposition MPs reacted, Göktaş replied, "Surgeries were performed. Such a policy was implemented. Is it shameful to say this, what is wrong? I can explain these in all details."
Open Questions
- What was the legal and medical basis of the practices mentioned in the 1990s?
- Is there an official document in SSI records that supports this claim?
