10 November message from Nazan Moroğlu: 'The sirens sounded at 5 past 9, warning once again...'

Lawyers Foundation Vice President Atty. Nazan Moroğlu made a statement on the 88th anniversary of the death of the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye.

Moroğlu emphasized that protecting the rights gained with Ataturk's revolutions is not only a matter of commemoration, but also carries the responsibility of protecting the fundamental values ​​of the Republic.

“WE CARRY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SPIRITUAL HERITAGE”

In his statement, Moroğlu commemorated Atatürk as "the commander-in-chief of the War of Independence, the founder and the first President of the Republic of Türkiye" and said:

“As citizens who appreciate the rights we gained with Atatürk's revolutions, we bear the responsibility of the spiritual legacy he left us.”

Moroğlu also reminded Atatürk's words, "My humble body will surely turn to dust one day. However, the Republic of Turkey will survive forever. My spiritual heritage is science and reason."

RULE OF LAW AND EMPHASIS ON SECULARISM

Stating that the sirens sounding at 09.05 on the morning of November 10 were not just a call for commemoration, Moroğlu drew attention to the developments in recent years.

Moroğlu said, "Are you aware that in recent years, steps back from the rule of law, secularism, national sovereignty, education based on reason and science, and equality between men and women have accelerated in all areas of life?" he said.

“WE CONTINUE TO FIGHT”

Stating that they will continue their commitment to the founding philosophy of the Republic and Ataturk's revolutions, Moroğlu made the following call:

“As citizens who appreciate the rights we gained with Ataturk's revolutions, we continue to struggle to protect the founding philosophy of our Republic, national sovereignty, secular scientific education, and equality between men and women.”

Moroğlu completed his statement with the words, "We commemorate our Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk with respect, gratitude and longing on the 88th anniversary of his death."